Hymnal: The Christian Hymn-Book
Date: 1829
Compiler: B W Stone and T Adams
Publisher/Printer: N L Finnell
First Line: When by the fiery serpent stung
Topic: Invitation
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: LM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 16
Page Number: 021, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsWhen by the fiery serpent stung,
What anguish seiz'd both old and young;
No sinner then so vain and proud,
But would for mercy cry aloud.
When rack'd with pain, and fill'd with fear
A joyful sound salutes their ear,
"Lift up your heads, and here behold,
"The brazen serpent on the pole."
The prophet gave a common call,
The object, too, was free for all;
'Twas rais'd aloft in open light,
That nothing might obstruct the sight.
Some are with sudden virtue bless'd,
How swift they fly tot he distress'd;
Raise up their heads, direct their face,
And point their finger to the place.
On wings of love the Christians fly,
And look to Jesus is their cry;
The virtue flows, he shouts aloud,
And leaps into the joyful crowd.
Here true believers feel and see,
The love of Christ so rich and free;
They wonder at the unbelief
Of all who do not find relief.