A Selection of Hymns ‎#LXXV

LXXV. Gratitude for the Atonement

1 Hail! thou once despised Jesus,
Hail thou Galilean King!
Thou didst suffer to release us;
Thou didst fee 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:
Open'd is the gate of heaven:
Peace is made 'twixt man and God.

3 Jesus, hail, enthron'd 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;
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.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail! thou once despised Jesus
• Title: Gratitude for the Atonement
• Author: L. H. C.
• Meter: 8. 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Topic: Scripture Doctrines and Blessings: Atonement; Gratitude for the Atonement of Christ; Contrite heart desired
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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