Sweet the Moments, Rich in Blessing
- Authors
- Rev. James Allen; Walter Shirley
- Year
- 1757; 1770, alt.
- Example Text
- Sweet the moments, rich in blessing...
- Popularity
- 23%
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- Scripture References
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- Song of Solomon 2:3
- Isaiah 53:5-6; 53:11-12
- Matthew 27:36
- Luke 7:46-47; 23:47-49
- John 3:16; 19:25; 19:30
- Romans 3:24-25; 4:7
- 1 Corinthians 1:3; 2:2
- Galatians 6:14
- Ephesians 1:7-9
- Colossians 1:2; 1:20
- Hebrews 9:26; 10:12; 12:2
- 1 Peter 2:24-25
- 1 John 1:7
- Lyrics
1 Sweet the moments, rich in blessing,
which before the cross we spend,
life and health and peace possessing
from the sinner's dying friend.
2 Here we rest in wonder, viewing
all our sins on Jesus laid;
here we see redemption flowing
from the sacrifice he made.
3 Here we find the dawn of heaven
while upon the cross we gaze,
see our trespasses forgiven,
and our songs of triumph raise.
4 Oh, that, near the cross abiding,
we may to the Savior cleave,
naught with him our hearts dividing,
all for him content to leave!
5 Lord, in loving contemplation
fix our hearts and eyes on you
till we taste your full salvation
and your unveiled glory view.
Source:Christian Worship: Hymnal #400
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