Let Thy Blood in Mercy Poured

Let Thy blood in mercy poured,
Let Thy gracious body broken,
Be to me, O gracious Lord,
Of Thy boundless love the token.

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Thou didst give Thyself for me,
Now I give myself to Thee.

Thou didst die that I might live;
Blessèd Lord, Thou cam’st to save me:
All that love of God could give
Jesus by His sorrows gave me.

Refrain

By the thorns that crowned Thy brow,
By the spear wound and the nailing,
By the pain and death, I now
Claim, O Christ, Thy love unfailing.

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Wilt Thou own the gift I bring?
All my penitence I give Thee;
Thou art my exalted King,
Of Thy matchless love forgive me.

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Author: John Brownlie

Year: 1907

This is a well-known communion hymn translated/adapted by Scottish hymnist and translator John Brownlie from Greek sources (often listed as 'from the Greek'). Some hymnals attribute the original Greek text to an anonymous or traditional source, but Brownlie is the primary credited author of this English version.