Tis we, O Lord, whom Thou hast shown

Tis we, O Lord, whom Thou hast shown The deadly bitterness of sin; We, who forgiving love have known, May fitly bring thank-offerings in.

Thy presence called for Israel's praise, Encompassed by their mortal foes; And when in death they met their gaze, What songs of glorious triumph rose.

And we have known redemption, Lord, From bondage worse than theirs by far; Sin held us by a stronger cord, Yet by Thy mercy free we are.

O blessed Lord! Thy groans and tears, Thy death the power of darkness broke; Bursting the chains we wore for years It freed us from the iron yoke.

Divine Deliverer! Thou alone Thy people from the deep couldst bring; The glorious triumph all Thine own: Thy Name, Thy might, Thy grace, we sing.