Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #131 (1870) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Behold th'amazing sight,
The Saviour lifted high!
Behold the Son of God's delight
Expire in agony?
2 For whom, for whom, my heart,
Were all these sorrows borne!
Why did He feel that piercing smart,
And meet that various scorn?
3 For love of us He bled,
And all in torture died;
'Twas love that bow'd His fainting head,
And oped His gushing side.
4 In sympathy of love
Let all the earth combine;
And, drawn by cords so gentle, prove
The energy divine.
5 In Him our hearts unite,
Nor share His griefs alone,
But from His cross pursue their flight
To His triumphant throne. Topics: Christian Activity; Atonement; Christ Sufferings and Death; Christ Redeemer of mankind; Crucifixion of Christ; Lord's Supper; Love Of Christ; Passion of Christ; Redeemer; Redemption; Salvation Through Christ Languages: English
Behold th' amazing sight