Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153; Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676; James W. Alexander, 1804-1859 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 729 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O sacred Head, now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded, With thorns, Thine only crown; O sacred Head, what glory, What bliss till now, was Thine! Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call Thee mine! 2 What Thou, my ... Topics: Grace, Mercy, and Forgiveness Scripture: John 19:18 Used With Tune: PASSION CHORALE
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded