Author: John Bakewell, 1721 - 1819 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 625 hymnals Lyrics: 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 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. A-men.
3 Jesus, hail! enthroned in glory,
There forever to abide;
All the heavenly host 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,
All your sweetest, noblest lays;
Help to sing our Saviour's merits,
Help to chant Immanuel's praise.
Amen. Topics: The Church Year Lent; The Church Year Easter Eve; The Church Year Ascension; The Church Worship - In The Presence; The Church Worship - The Lord's Day; The Church Worship - The Beginning of Service; The Church Worship - The Close of Service; The Church Worship - Morning; The Life In Christ Adoration and Praise Used With Tune: SUPPLICATION
Hail, thou once despised Jesus!