Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#570

570. When our heads are bowed with woe

1 When our heads are bowed with woe,
When our bitter tears o'erflow,
When we mourn the lost, the dear,
Jesus, Son of Mary, hear.

2 When the heart is sad within
With the thought of all its sin,
When the spirit shrinks with fear,
Jesus, Son of Mary, hear.

3 Thou our throbbing flesh hast worn,
Thou our mortal griefs hast borne,
Thou hast shed the human tear;
Jesus, Son of Mary, hear.

4 Thou hast bowed the dying head,
Thou the blood of life hast shed,
Thou hast filled a mortal bier
Jesus, Son of Mary, hear.

Text Information

• First Line: When our heads are bowed with woe
• Author: Dr. H. H. Milman, 1791-1868
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Jesus (See also Christ): Prayer to; Christ: Sympathy of; The Christian Life: Time, Death, Eternity; Prayer: For Deliverance; Mourners; Tears; Sympathy: Human; Sympathy: Of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: REDHEAD No. 47
• Composer: R. Redhead, 1820-1901
• Meter: 7.7.7.7
• Key: C Major