Classic Poem

Hail, thou once despised Jesus, Hail, thou Galilean King!
Thou didst suffer to release us: Thou didst free salvation bring.
Hail, thou agonizing Saviour, Bearer of our sin and shame!
By thy merits we find favor; Life is given through thy Name.

Paschal Lamb, by God appointed, All our sins were on thee laid;
By almighty Love anointed, Thou hast full atonement made:
All thy people are forgiven Through the virtue of thy blood;
Opened is the gate of heaven, Peace is made 'twixt man and God.

Jesus, hail! enthroned in glory, There for ever to abide;
All the heav'nly hosts adore thee, Seated at they Father's side:
There for sinners thou art pleading; There thou dost our place prepare;
Ever for us interceding, Till in glory we appear.

Worship, honor, pow'r, and blessing Thou art worthy to receive:
Loudest praises without ceasing, Meet it is for us to give.
Help, ye bright angelic spirits, Bring your sweetest, noblest lays;
Help to sing our Saviour's merits, Help to chant Immanuel's praise.