The Spirit, Water and Blood

Verse 1

Let all our tongues be one To praise our God on high, Who from his bosom sent his Son To fetch us strangers nigh.

Verse 2

Nor let our voices cease To sing the Savior's name; Jesus, th' ambassador of peace, How cheerfully he came!

Verse 3

It cost him cries and tears To bring us near to God; Great was our debt, and he appears To make the payment good.

Verse 4

My Savior's pierced side Poured out a double flood; By water we are purified, And pardoned by the blood.

Verse 5

Infinite was our guilt, But he, our Priest, atones; On the cold ground his life was spilt, And offered with his groans.

Verse 6

Look up, my soul, to him Whose death was thy desert, And humbly view the living stream Flow from his breaking heart.

Verse 7

There, on the cursed tree, In dying pangs he lies, Fulfils his Father's great decree, And all our wants supplies.

Verse 8

Thus the Redeemer came By water and by blood; And when the Spirit speaks the same, We feel his witness good.

Verse 9

While the eternal Three Bear their record above, Here I believe he died for me, And seal my Savior's love.

Verse 10

Lord, cleanse my soul from sin Nor let thy grace depart; Great Comforter, abide within, And witness to my heart.