The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#134

134. 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 Savior,
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;
Opened is the gate of heaven,
Peace is made 'twixt man and God.

3 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.

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 Savior'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)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. D.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  John 19:1-5
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Resurrection and Ascension
• Notes: Alternate Tune: "Autumn," No. 60.

Tune Information

• Name: HYFRYDOL
• Composer: Rowland H. Prichard (1877)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. D.
• Key: F Major