Abel's Blood

Verse 1

Blood has a voice to pierce the skies: “Revenge!” the blood of Abel cries; But the dear stream, when Christ was slain, Speaks peace as loud from every vein:

Verse 2

Pardon and peace from God on high; Behold, he lays his vengeance by; And rebels that deserve his sword, Become the favourites of the Lord.

Verse 3

To Jesus let our praises rise, Who gave his life a sacrifice; Now he appears before our God, And for our pardon pleads his blood.