Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns, from Various Authors, Supplementary for the Use of Christians. 1st ed. #XV (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: A Selection of Hymns, from Various Authors, Supplementary for the Use of Christians. 1st ed. Lyrics: 1 Behold the Saviour of mankind
Nail'd to the shameful tree.
How vast the love that him inclin'd
To bleed and die for thee!
2 Hark, how he groans! while nature shakes,
And earth's strong pillars bend!
The temple's veil in sunder breaks,
The solid marbles bend.
3 'Tis done! the precious ransom's paid;
"Receive my soul!" he cries:
See where he bows his sacred head!
He bows his head and dies!
4 But soon he'll break death's envious chain,
And in full glory shine.
O Lamb of God! was ever pain,
Was ever love like thine! Languages: English
Behold the Saviour of mankind