The Hymnbook ‎#210

210. Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus

1 Hail, Thou once despised Jesus,
Crowned in mockery a 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 Jesus, hail! enthroned in glory,
There forever to abide;
All the heavenly hosts 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.

3 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail, Thou once despised Jesus
• Title: Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus
• Author: John Bakewell (1757; alt.)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. D.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  John 19:2-5
  ;
  Romans 8:34
  ;
  Revelation 5:12-13
• Topic: Christ: Ascension; Christ: Passion; Christ: Adoration and Praise; Christ: Atonement; Christ: Intercession; Christ: Redemption; Jesus Christ: His Ascension

Tune Information

• Name: PLEADING SAVIOUR
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. D.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Christian Lyre, 1830
• Copyright: Music used by permission of Oxford University Press.
• Notes: Alternative tune, "Autumn," Hymn 10.