A Collection of Psalms and Hymns ‎#B.VIII

B.VIII. On the Crucifixion

1 Behold the Saviour of Mankind
Nail'd to the shameful Tree!
How vast the Love that him inclin'd
To bleed and die for thee!

2 Hark how he groans! while Nature shakes,
And Earth's strong Pillars bend!
The Temple's Veil in sunder breaks,
The solid Marbles rend.

3 'Tis done! the precious Ransom's paid;
Receive my soul, he cries:
See where he bows his sacred Head!
He bows his Head and dies.

4 But soon he'll break Death's envious Chain,
And in full Glory shine;
O Lamb of God was ever pain,
Was ever Love like thine!

Text Information

• First Line: Behold the Savior of Mankind
• Title: On the Crucifixion
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1737

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