Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#60

60. Hail, Thou once despisèd Jesus!

1 Hail, Thou once despisèd 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;
Opened is the gate of heaven;
Peace is made 'twixt man and God.

3 Jesus, hail, enthroned in glory,
There for ever 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;
Highest 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 despisèd Jesus!
• Author: John Bakewell (1757)
• Author: Augustus Montague Toplady (1776)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church Year: Lent
• Source: Madan's Collection, 1760

Tune Information

• Name: SUPPLICATION
• Composer: William H. Monk (1823-1889)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Key: d minor