Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#108

108. Hail, Thou once despised Jesus!

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 favour;
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 for ever 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, honour, power, and blessing,
Thou art worthy to receive;
Loudest praises without ceasing,
Meet it is for us to give.
Help, ye bright angelic spirits!
Bring your sweetest, noblest lays,
Help to sing our Saviour's merits;
Help to chant Immanuel's praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail, Thou once despised Jesus!
• Alterer: J. Bakewell, 1721-1819
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Christ: Our Passover; Christ: Substitute; Christ: Sufferings of; Angels: Adoring Christ; Adoration: Of Jesus; Christ: Adoration of; Christ: Intercession of; Easter Hymns; The Godhead: The Son; Jesus (See also Christ): Sufferings of; Lamb: Of God, worshipped; Intercession of Christ; Jesus (See also Christ): Abiding; Jesus (See also Christ): Glorified; Sufferings of Christ; Substitute, Christ our

Tune Information

• Name: HYFRYDOL
• Composer: R. H. Pritchard, 1811-1887
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7
• Key: G Major or modal