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O Jesus, bruised and wounded more

Cecil Frances Alexander • English

Primary Scripture: John 6:55

Verse 1

O Jesus, bruised and wounded more Than bursted grape, or bread of wheat, The Life of life within our souls, The Cup of our salvation sweet!

Verse 2

We come to show Thy dying hour, Thy streaming vein, Thy broken flesh; And still the blood is warm to save. And still the fragrant wounds are fresh.

Verse 3

O Heart! that with a double tide Of blood and water maketh pure, O Flesh! once offered on the cross, The gift that makes our pardon sure;

Verse 4

Let never more our sinful souls The anguish of Thy cross renew; Nor forge again the cruel nails That pierced Thy victim body through.

Verse 5

Come, Bread of heaven, to feed our souls. And with Thee, Jesus enter in! Come, Wine of God! and as we drink, His precious blood wash out our sin!

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 6:55