Hymns to the Living God ‎#181

181. Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus!

1 Hail, thou once despisèd Jesus!
Hail, Thou Galilean king!
Thou didst suffer to release us;
Thou didst free salvation bring.
Hail, Thou universal Savior,
bearer of our sin and shame!
By Thy merit 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.

3 Jesus, hail, enthroned in glory,
there forever to abide!
All the heav'nly 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, pow'r, and blessing
Thou art worthy to receive;
highest praises, without ceasing,
meet it is for us to give.
Help, ye bright angelic spirits,
bring your sweetest, noblest lays;
help to sing our Savior's merits;
help to chant Immanuel's praise!

Text Information

• First Line: Hail, Thou once despiséd Jesus!
• Title: Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus!
• Author: John Bakewell (1757)
• Alterer: Augustus M. Toplady (1776)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2017
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Resurrection and Exaltation
• Notes: Alternate tune: HYFRYDOL, 180

Tune Information

• Name: RUSTINGTON
• Composer: Hubert Parry (1897)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D
• Key: F Major