Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: Jesus Lamb of God
Topic: The Gospel/Baptism
Writer: Ray Palmer
Composer:
Meter: 7s six lines
Tune:
Hymn Number: 390
Page Number: 239, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsJesus, Lamb of God, for me
Thou, the Lord of life, didst die;
Whither -- whither, but to thee,
Can a trembling sinner fly?
Death's dark waters o'er me roll,
Save, O save, my sinking soul!
Never bowed a martyred head,
Weighed with equal sorrow down;
Never blood so rich was shed,
Never king wore such a crown!
To thy cross and sacrifice,
Faith now lifts her tearful eyes.
All my soul, by love subdued,
Melts in deep contrition there;
By thy mighty grace renewed.
New-born hope forbids despair;
Lord, thou canst my guilt forgive,
Thou hast bid me look and live.
While with broken heart I kneel,
Sinks the inward storm to rest;
Life -- immortal life -- I feel
Kindled in my throbbing breast;
Thine -- for ever thine -- I am,
Glory to the bleeding Lamb!