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139. Sweet the moments, rich in blessing

1 Sweet the moments, rich in blessing,
which before the cross I spend,
life, and health, and peace possessing
from the sinner's dying friend.

2 Here I rest, for ever viewing
mercy poured in streams of blood;
precious drops, my soul bedewing,
plead and claim my peace with God.

3 Truly blessèd is the station,
low before his cross to lie,
whilst I see divine compassion
beaming in his languid eye.

4 Lord, in ceaseless contemplation
fix my thankful heart on thee,
till I taste thy full salvation,
and thine unveiled glory see.

Text Information
First Line: Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
Author: James Allen, 1734-1804
Author: William Walter Shirley, 1724-1786
Meter: 8.7.8.7
Language: English
Publication Date: 2010
Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Passion and Holy Week
Tune Information
Name: ST OSWALD
Composer: John Bacchus Dykes, 1823-1876
Meter: 8.7.8.7
Key: D Major



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