1 Hail, thou once despised Jesus;
Hail, thou Galilean King!
Thou didst suffer to release us;
thou didst free salvation bring.
Hail, thou universal Savior,
bearer of our sin and shame,
by thy merit we find favor:
life is given through thy name.
2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed,
all our sins on thee were 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;
reconciled are we with 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, 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!
| Text information | |
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| First Line: | Hail, thou once-despised Jesus |
| Title: | Hail, Thou Once-Despised Jesus |
| Author: | John Bakewell (1757, alt.) |
| Publication Date: | 1985 |
| Meter: | 8.7.8.7 D |
| Scripture: | Psalm 45:7; 1 Corinthians 5:7; Ephesians 2:13; Hebrews 1:9; Hebrews 12:24; Revelation 5:12 |
| Topic: | Angels; Jesus Christ | Blood; Jesus Christ | Adoration and Praise; Jesus Christ | Ascension and Reign; Jesus Christ | King; Jesus Christ | Mediator |
| Language: | English |
| Tune information | |
|---|---|
| Tune name: | IN BABILONE |
| Editor: | Erik Routley |
| Arranger: | J. Röntgen (1855-1932) |
| Meter: | 8.7.8.7 D |
| Key: | G Major |
| Source: | Traditional Dutch melody, c. 1710 |