The Passion-Hymns of Iceland ‎#09

09. MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME?

Forsaken of God on Calvary
The Saviour Christ hung dying,
That I might ne'er forsaken be,
While on His death relying:
Yea, for the sake of His lone cry,
With ready ear the Lord Most High
Will aye regard my crying.

When from earth's light I pass away,
Sight, hearing, sense declining,
Father, recall Thy Son's dismay,
For Thy felt presence pining;
And by that cry from Calvary's tree
Thy countenance uplift on me,
With gracious welcome shining.

Text Information

• First Line: Forsaken of God on Calvary
• Title: MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME?
• Author: Hallgrim Petursson
• Translator: Charles Venn Pilcher
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1913

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