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Sweet the Moments

James Allen (1757) • English

Primary Scripture: Song of Solomon 2:3

Verse 1

Sweet the moments, rich in blessing, which before the cross we spend, life and health and peace possessing from the sinner's dying friend.

Verse 2

Here we rest in wonder, viewing all our sins on Jesus laid; here we see redemption flowing from the sacrifice he made.

Verse 3

Here we find the dawn of heaven while upon the cross we gaze, see our trespasses forgiven, and our songs of triumph raise.

Verse 4

Oh, that, near the cross abiding, we may to the Savior cleave, naught with him our hearts dividing, all for him content to leave!

Verse 5

Lord, in loving contemplation fix our hearts and eyes on you till we taste your full salvation and your unveiled glory view.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • song-of-solomon 2:3

Reference 2

  • isaiah 53:5-6

Reference 3

  • isaiah 53:11-12

Reference 4

  • matthew 27:36

Reference 5

  • luke 7:46-47

Reference 6

  • luke 23:47-49

Reference 7

  • john 3:16

Reference 8

  • john 19:25

Reference 9

  • john 19:30

Reference 10

  • romans 3:24-25