The Church Hymnal ‎#60

60. O Son of Man, Thyself once cross'd

1 O Son of Man, Thyself once cross'd
By every suff'ring here below,
Who taught'st Thy noble martyr-host
To follow in Thy path of woe.

2 O Son of God, Whose glory cast
Its light upon Thy champion's face,
Revealing to his eyes at last
The marvels of the holiest place;

3 Be ours the faith that sees Thee stand
Beside the throne of God on high,
To succour with Thy strong right hand
Thy soldiers when to Thee they cry.

4 Be ours the hope, resigned and meek,
That trusts the spirit to Thy care,
That longs Thy face in heaven to seek,
And dwell with Thee in glory there.

5 Be ours the love, divine and free,
Which asks forgiveness for our foes;
Which draws, in life, its life from Thee,
And, dying, finds in Thee repose.

Text Information

• First Line: O Son of Man, Thyself once cross'd
• Author: J. F. Thrupp
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: The Christian Year: St. Stephen

Tune Information

• Name: MELCOMBE
• Composer: S. Webbe
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: E Major