Hymn 358 - "I heard the blessed story told,"

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I heard the blessed story told,

Of Jesus crucified,

How once He took a bondman's form,

And here at Calv'ry died.

I saw by faith the judgment fall,

By faith I heard His cry,

And knew for me He suffered shame,

For me He stooped to die.

I heard the blessed story told,

Of Jesus glorified,

How He in dying met the foe

And all his power defied.

I saw Him then ascended high

Upon the Father's throne,

I knew His vict'ry set me free,

His triumph was my own!

I heard the blessed story told,

Of Jesus satisfied,

When every ransomed tongue shall swell

The praise of Him who died!

I'll see Him then by all acclaimed,

I'll triumph and adore,

And know the fulness of His love

When with Him evermore.