Christian Worship (1993) ‎#101

101. Behold the Lamb of God

1 Behold the Lamb of God
For guilty sinners slain;
Let it not be in vain
That you have died!
You for my Savior let me take;
My only refuge let me make
Your pierced side.

2 Behold the Lamb of God!
Into the sacred flood
Of your most precious blood
My soul I cast.
Wash me and make me pure and clean;
Uphold me through life's changing scene
Till all is past.

3 Behold the Lamb of God!
All hail, incarnate Word!
O everlasting Lord,
Purge out our leav'n.
Clothe us with godliness and good;
Feed us with your celestial food,
Manna from heav'n.

4 Behold the Lamb of God!
Worthy is he alone
To sit upon the throne
Of God above,
One with the Ancient of all days,
One with the Comforter in praise,
All light, all love!

Text Information

• First Line: Behold the Lamb of God
• Title: Behold the Lamb of God
• Author: Matthew Bridges, 1800-94 (abr., alt.)
• Meter: 66 64 884
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Lent

Tune Information

• Name: ECCE AGNUS
• Meter: 66 64 884
• Key: f minor
• Source: Gesangbuch...Psalmen, Geistliche Lieder, Strassburg, 1541, adapt.