October 5, 2019 (Saturday)
Some say that Elisha A. Hoffman was reading about the crucifixion of Jesus in the Bible and began to think about how God saved men from their sins by allowing Jesus to die on the cross. He then wrote a poem expressing his feelings.The poem was called “Glory to His Name.” With the help of his friend, John H. Stockton, the poem became a beloved hymn of the church 138 years ago.
GLORY TO HIS NAME
(Down At The Cross)
Words: Elisha A. Hoffman
Music: John H. Stockton
1878
Chorus:
Glory to His Name, glory to His Name:
There to my heart was the blood applied;
Glory to His Name!
Verses:
Down at the cross where my Savior died,
Down where for cleansing from sin I cried,
There to my heart was the blood applied;
Glory to His Name!
I am so wondrously saved from sin,
Jesus so sweetly abides within;
There at the cross where He took me in;
Glory to His Name!
Oh, precious fountain that saves from sin,
I am so glad I have entered in;
There Jesus saves me and keeps me clean;
Glory to His Name!
Come to this fountain so rich and sweet,
Cast thy poor soul at the Savior’s feet;
Plunge in today, and be made complete;
Glory to His Name!