Glory Be to Jesus
Edward Caswall (1857) • English
Primary Scripture: Genesis 4:10
Verse 1
Glory be to Jesus, who in bitter pains poured for me the lifeblood from his sacred veins.
Verse 2
Grace and life eternal in that blood I find; blest be his compassion, infinitely kind.
Verse 3
Blest through endless ages be the precious stream which from endless torment did the world redeem.
Verse 4
Abel's blood for vengeance pleaded to the skies, but the blood of Jesus for our pardon cries.
Verse 5
Oft as earth exulting lifts its praise on high, angel hosts rejoicing make their glad reply.
Verse 6
Lift we, then, our voices, swell the mighty flood; louder still and louder praise the precious blood!
Scripture References
Reference 1
- genesis 4:10
Reference 2
- isaiah 53:2-6
Reference 3
- luke 22:20
Reference 4
- luke 23:32-34
Reference 5
- john 19:34
Reference 6
- romans 5:9-11
Reference 7
- galatians 2:2
Reference 8
- ephesians 1:6-8
Reference 9
- hebrews 9:11-15
Reference 10
- hebrews 9:19-28