Laudes Domini ‎#383

383. "Jesus wept"

1 Jesus wept! those tears are over,
But his heart is still the same;
Kinsman, Friend, and Elder Brother,
Is his everlasting name.
Saviour, who can love like thee,
Gracious One of Bethany?

2 When the pangs of trial seize us,
When the waves of sorrow roll,
I will lay my head on Jesus,
Pillow of the troubled soul.
Surely, none can feel like thee,
Weeping One of Bethany!

3 Jesus wept! and still in glory,
He can mark each mourner’s tear;
Living to retrace the story
Of the hearts he solaced here.
Lord, when I am called to die,
Let me think of Bethany.

4 Jesus wept! that tear of sorrow
Is a legacy of love;
Yesterday, to-day, tomorrow,
He the same does ever prove.
Thou art all in all to me,
Living One of Bethany!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus wept! those tears are over
• Title: "Jesus wept"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Christ: Agony of; Christ: Character of; Christ: Compassion of; Christ: Sympathy of; Weeping
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ST. JOSEPH
• Meter: 8s, 7s, 7s
• Key: F Major or modal