A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#426

426. "We see Jesus"

1 How great and solemn is the thing,
For which we here are come;
To view the death of Zion’s King,
And gaze upon his tomb;

2 To see him, under death’s arrest,
Enter the dismal grave;
Awhile in that dark cell to rest,
Our mortal flesh to save;

3 To see him in his grave-clothes lie,
His life and glory gone;
To ask ourselves the reason why
This wondrous deed was done;

4 To view the wounds of which he died
And own our sins the cause;
To honour Christ the crucified,
Adhering to his laws;

5 To trace him rising from the tomb
In victory over all;
The first-born Son of nature’s womb,
That rose no more to fall.

6 Here, humble saints, your tribute pay;
A risen Saviour sing;
Come, be baptized without delay,
In honour of your King.

Text Information

• First Line: How great and solemn is the thing
• Title: "We see Jesus"
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 2:9
• Topic: Baptism

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