(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith)
1
Hail, Thou once-despised Jesus” Hail, Thou Gallilean 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 thru 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 Thru 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 forever 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 Savior’s merits, Help to chant Immanuel’s praise.
At The Rainbow 