The Hymnal ‎#150

150. 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 Savior,
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 heavenly 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, power, 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 Savior's merits!
Help to chant Emmanuel's praise!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail, Thou once despised Jesus
• Author: Rev. John Bakewell (1757)
• Alterer: Rev. A. M. Toplady (1776)
• Publication Date: 1895
• Source: M. Madan's Coll. 1760 (enlarged in)

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