The Voice of Praise ‎#225

225. Hail, thou once despised Jesus!

1 Hail, thou once despised 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 were on thee 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 Saviour's merits;
Help to chant Immanuel's praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail, thou once despised Jesus!
• Author: Bakewell
• Meter: 8s & 7s
• Publication Date: 1873
• Topic: Christ: Intercession and Reign; Honors to Immanuel
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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