The phrase "Innocent" resonates through 7 hymns, touching hearts across generations.
Innocent
...One there was who died in anguish
Innocent, on Calvary.
Jesus was the burden bearer,...
One there was who died in anguish
Innocent, on Calvary.
Jesus was the burden bearer,
...Suffering here we threaten not,
Innocent in word and thought,
Harmless as a wounded dove,...
Suffering here we threaten not,
Innocent in word and thought,
Harmless as a wounded dove,
...Sin this mischief dire had done,
Innocent was none on earth;
Wherefore death grew strong and bold,...
Sin this mischief dire had done,
Innocent was none on earth;
Wherefore death grew strong and bold,
...Apostles twelve in golden sheen.
Innocents by Herod slain,
The clouds about the sun;...
Apostles twelve in golden sheen.
Innocents by Herod slain,
The clouds about the sun;
...Of youthful connections
And innocent joy!
When blest with parental...
Of youthful connections
And innocent joy!
When blest with parental
...Sweetly ignorant of ill,
Innocent, and happy still.
O that I may never know...
Sweetly ignorant of ill,
Innocent, and happy still.
O that I may never know
...Previous to the legal strife,
Innocent simplicity:
Give me childishness to oppose...
Previous to the legal strife,
Innocent simplicity:
Give me childishness to oppose
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