Author: Nikolaus Decius, c. 1485-after 1546 Hymnal: Christian Worship (1993) #268 (1993) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.8 Hymnal Title: Christian Worship (1993) First Line: Lamb of God, pure and holy Lyrics: 1 Lamb of God, pure and holy,
Who on the cross did suffer,
Ever patient and lowly,
Yourself to scorn did offer.
All sins you carried for us,
Else had despair reigned o'er us:
Have mercy on us, O Jesus!
2 Lamb of God, pure and holy,
Who on the cross did suffer,
Ever patient and lowly,
Yourself to scorn did offer.
All sins you carried for us,
Else had despair reigned o'er us:
Have mercy on us, O Jesus!
3 Lamb of God, pure and holy,
Who on the cross did suffer,
Ever patient and lowly,
Yourself to scorn did offer.
All sins you carried for us,
Else had despair reigned o'er us:
Your peace be with us, O Jesus! Topics: Hymns of the Liturgy; Hymns of the Liturgy Languages: English Tune Title: O LAMM GOTTES, UNSCHULDIG
Lamb of God, Pure and Holy (Agnus Dei)