Glory be to Jesus

Glory be to Jesus,
who, in bitter pains,
poured for me the lifeblood
from his sacred veins.

2. Grace and life eternal
in that blood I find:
blessed be his compassion,
wonderfully kind!

3. Abel’s blood for vengeance
pleaded to the skies,
but the blood of Jesus
for our pardon cries.

4. When that blood is sprinkled
on our guilty hearts,
Satan in confusion
terror-struck departs.

5. When this earth exulting
lifts its praise on high,
angel hosts rejoicing
make their glad reply.

6. Raise your thankful voices,
swell the mighty flood;
louder still and louder
praise the Lamb of God!