351. Hail, O Once-Despised Jesus

1 Hail, O once-despised Jesus!
Hail, O Galilean King!
You have suffered to release us,
Hope to give and peace to bring.
Hail, O universal Savior,
Bearer of our sin and shame;
By your merits we find favor;
Life is given through your name.

2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed,
All our sins on you were laid;
By almighty love anointed,
You have full atonement made.
Ev'ry sin has been forgiven
Through the power of your blood;
Open is the gate of heaven;
We are reconciled to God.

3 Jesus, heav'nly hosts adore you,
Seated at your Father's side.
Crucified this world once saw you;
Now in glory you abide.
There for sinners you are pleading,
And our place you now prepare,
Ever for us interceding
Till in glory we appear.

4 Worship, honor, pow'r, and blessing
You are worthy to receive;
Loudest praises, without ceasing,
Right it is for us to give.
Help, O bright angelic spirits,
All your noblest anthems raise;
Help to sing our Savior's merits;
Help to chant Immanuel's praise.

Text Information
First Line: Hail, O once-despised Jesus
Title: Hail, O Once-Despised Jesus
Meter: 87 87 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 1993
Topic: Redeemer
Source: A Collection of Hymns, London, c. 1757, alt.
Tune Information
Name: O DURCHBRECHER ALLER BANDE
Meter: 87 87 D
Key: D Major
Source: J. A. Freylinghausen, Geist-reiches Gesang-buch, 1704



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