103 Glory Be to Jesus
1 Glory be to Jesus,
Who in bitter pains
Poured for me the lifeblood
From his sacred veins.
2 Grace and life eternal
In that blood I find;
Blest be his compassion,
Infinitely kind.
3 Blest through endless ages
Be the precious stream
Which from endless torments
Did the world redeem.
4 Abel's blood for vengeance
Pleaded to the skies,
But the blood of Jesus
For our pardon cries.
5 Oft as earth exulting
Lifts its praise on high,
Angel hosts rejoicing
Make their glad reply.
6 Lift we, then, our voices,
Swell the mighty flood;
Louder still and louder
Praise the precious blood!
Text Information
- Author
- Italian hymn, 18th century, abr.
- Translator
- Edward Caswall, 1814-78, alt.
Tune Information
- Name
- WEM IN LEIDENSTAGEN
- Meter
- 65 65
- Source
- Friedrich Filitz, 1804-76