Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#150

150. Hail! Thou once despiséd Jesus!

1 Hail! Thou once despiséd Jesus!
Hail! Thou Galilean King!
Thou didst suffer to release us;
Thou didst free salvation bring:
Hail! Thou agonizing Saviour,
Bearer of our sin and shame!
By Thy merits we find favor;
Life is given through Thy name.

2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed,
All our sins on Thee were laid;
By almighty love anointed,
Thou hast full atonement made.
All Thy people are forgiven
Through the virtue of Thy blood;
Open'd is the gate of heaven;
Peace us made 'twixt man and God.

3 Jesus, hail! Enthroned in glory,
There forever to abide!
All the heavenly host adore Thee,
Seated at Thy Father's side;
There for sinners Thou art pleading;
There Thou dost our place prepare;
Ever for us interceding,
Till in glory we appear.

4 Worship, honor, power, and blessing,
Thou art worthy to receive;
Loudest praises, without ceasing,
Meet it is for us to give:
Help, ye bright angelic spirits!
Bring your sweetest, noblest lays!
Help to sing our Saviour's merits;
Help to chant Immanuel's praise!

Text Information

• First Line: Hail! Thou once despiséd Jesus!
• Meter: 8s & 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Christian Activity; Christ: exalted in heaven and on earth; Christ: Praise to; Gratitude: for the atonement; Head of the Church; Praise: To Christ; Thanksgiving: For Redemption
• Notes: Author from index: Bakewell

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