*Pastor’s Note: A.B. Simpson was a very well respected Canadian preacher, theologian and author who lived from December 15, 1843 to October 29, 1919. My prayer is that you will be blessed and inspired by his poetry as much as I am.

UNTO HIM THAT LOVED US

Unto John on Patmos
Came a heavenly strain,
And we love to sing it
O’er and o’er again,—
Unto Him that loved us
And washed us in His blood,
Unto Him that made us
Kings and priests to God,
Unto Him that’s coming
Soon on earth to reign,
Be glory and dominion,
Forevermore, Amen.

Have you felt the power
Of that precious blood?
How you love to praise Him,
Blessed Lamb of God!
Unto Him that loved us, etc.

Have you found the solace
Of the Saviour’s love?
How you love and bless Him,
Friend all friends above!
Unto Him that loved us, etc.

Are you ever looking
For the Lord to come?
’Tis so sweet to sing it,
Song of Home Sweet Home,—
Unto Him that loved us, etc.

So, with John on Patmos,
We delight to sing
Of our loving Saviour
And our coming King,—
Unto Him that loved us
And washed us in His blood,
Unto Him that made us
Kings and priests to God,
Unto Him that’s coming
Soon on earth to reign,
Be glory and dominion,
Forevermore, Amen.

From Songs of the Spirit: Poetry by A. B. Simpson. Public Domain