The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#125

125. Throned Upon the Awful Tree

Text Information

• First Line: Throned upon the awful tree
• Title: Throned Upon the Awful Tree
• Author: John Ellerton (1826-1893) (1875)
• Alterer (stanzas 1, 2 & 4): Compiler (1972)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 53:3-7
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Jesus Christ: Suffering, Death of
• Copyright: Stanzas 1, 2, 4 Text Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief … Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows … He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities … the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all … He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth: He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter … Is. 53:3-7.

Tune Information

• Name: THRONED
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Key: B Major
• Source: Welsh Hymn Melody
• Notes: M.M. 58