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O Lord, You Died That All Might Live

Richard F. Littledale • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 23

Verse 1

O Lord, you died that all might live And rise to see the perfect day. The fullness of your mercy give To this our friend for whom we pray.

Chorus

O Lamb of God, Redeemer blest, Grant him/her eternal light and rest.

Verse 2

Lord, bless our friend who died in you. As you have given him/her release, So raise him/her up, your servant true, And give him/her everlasting peace.

Chorus

O Lamb of God, Redeemer blest, Grant him/her eternal light and rest.

Verse 3

In green and pleasant pastures feed The sheep that you have summoned hence; And by the still, cool waters lead Your flock in loving providence.

Chorus

O Lamb of God, Redeemer blest, Grant him/her eternal light and rest.

Verse 4

Perfect us, Lord of pow'r and might, That, with our friend, we may all come To dwell within your city bright, Jerusalem, our heav'nly home.

Chorus

O Lamb of God, Redeemer blest, Grant him/her eternal light and rest.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 23

Reference 2

  • revelation 21:9