Author: Paulus Gerhard (1607-1676) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 23 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O sacred head, sore wounded, defiled and put to scorn; O kingly head, surrounded with mocking crown of thorn; what sorrow mars thy grandeur? Can death thy bloom deflower? O countenance whose splendor the hosts of heav'n adore! 2 Thy beauty, long-desired, ... Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Scripture: Matthew 27:27-45 Used With Tune: REDDING
O sacred head, sore wounded