Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#131

131. Behold th' amazing sight

1 Behold th'amazing sight,
The Saviour lifted high!
Behold the Son of God's delight
Expire in agony?

2 For whom, for whom, my heart,
Were all these sorrows borne!
Why did He feel that piercing smart,
And meet that various scorn?

3 For love of us He bled,
And all in torture died;
'Twas love that bow'd His fainting head,
And oped His gushing side.

4 In sympathy of love
Let all the earth combine;
And, drawn by cords so gentle, prove
The energy divine.

5 In Him our hearts unite,
Nor share His griefs alone,
But from His cross pursue their flight
To His triumphant throne.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold th' amazing sight
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Christian Activity; Atonement; Christ: Sufferings and Death; Christ: Redeemer of mankind; Crucifixion: of Christ; Lord's Supper; Love: Of Christ; Passion of Christ; Redeemer; Redemption; Salvation: Through Christ
• Notes: Author from index: Doddridge

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