The New Praiseworthy ‎#207

207. It is Jesus

1 Behold! One cometh in the way,
In humble garments clad;
The poorest of the poor is He,
No pillow for His head.
The hungry, weary, sick and sad
In crowds about Him press,-
To ev'ry one He gives relief,-
What manner of man is this?

Chorus:
It is Jesus, it is Jesus,
The Man of Galilee;
It is Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Who died on Calvary.

2 What words of truth and grace He spoke,
Ne'er heard on earth before:
The burdened sinner hears that voice,
And fells His sins no more.
He calls the dead to life again,
Bids winds and billows cease,-
None other man such works hath done,-
What manner of man is this? [Chorus]

3 They lead Him forth to Calvary,-
O see Him bleed and die!
His parched lips are pleading now
For those who crucify!
His head is bowed, the cup has passed,
His Spirit finds release,-
He suffered thus for you and me,-
What manner of man is this? [Chorus]

4 But lo! what wondrous thing is done?
The grave has lost its dead!
to weeping ones He reappears,
When all their hope had fled.
He lingers but a little while,
To comfort and to bless;
The Heav'ns receive Him from their sight,-
What manner of man is this? [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Behold! One cometh in the way
• Title: It is Jesus
• Author: T. O. Chisholm
• Refrain First Line: It is Jesus, it is Jesus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Copyright: Copyright, 1906, by E.O. Excell. Words and Music.
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Behold! One cometh in the way]
• Composer: Chas. H. Gabriel
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1906, by E.O. Excell. Words and Music.
• Notes: Public Domain.