252. Sweet the Moments Which, in Blessing

8,7.
by J. Allen, 1757, altered by Shirley
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Sweet the moments which, in blessing,
 
Musing o’er the cross we spend;
 
Life and health and peace possessing
 
From the dying sinner’s Friend.
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Here we rest — in wonder viewing
 
All our guilt on Jesus laid!
 
And a full redemption flowing
 
From the sacrifice He made.
“Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth. He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken.” (Isaiah 53:4-8)
“Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.” (Hebrews 9:12)
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Here we find the dawn of heaven,
 
While upon the Lamb we gaze,
 
See our trespasses forgiven,
 
And our songs of triumph raise.
“And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses.” (Colossians 2:13)
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Oh! that strong in faith abiding,
 
We may to the Savior cleave,
 
Naught with Him our hearts dividing,
 
All for Him content to leave.
“He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God.” (Romans 4:20)
“Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.” (Acts 11:23)
“Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ.” (Philippians 3:8)
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May we still, God’s mind discerning,
 
To the Lamb for wisdom go:
 
There new wonders daily learning,
 
All the depths of mercy know.
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Romans 12:2)
“In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” (Colossians 2:3)
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” (1 Peter 1:3)
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