Trinity Hymnal ‎#128

128. 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 favor;
Life is given through thy Name.

2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed,
All our sins were on thee 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 heav'nly hosts 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:
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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail, thou once despised Jesus
• Author: John Bakewell (1757)
• Enlarger: Martin Madan (1760)
• Alterer: Augustus M. Toplady (1776)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  John 14:2
  ;
  Hebrews 1:3
  ;
  Hebrews 7:25
  ;
  Revelation 5:12
• Topic: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ: Deity of; Christ: Praise of; Christ: Priestly Intercessin of; Christ: Suffering of

Tune Information

• Name: ST. HILDA
• Composer: Sir Joseph Barnby (1861)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. D.
• Key: E♭ Major