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The United Methodist Hymnal · No. 325 · Words: John Bakewell; alt. Martin Madan · Tune: IN BABILONE
Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →An 18th-century English hymn by John Bakewell, revised by Martin Madan, celebrating Christ's atoning sacrifice, resurrection, and heavenly reign. It moves from the humiliation of the cross to the exaltation of Christ as universal Savior and intercessor.
Verse 1
Hail, thou
once despised Jesus!
Hail, thou Galilean King!
Thou didst suffer
to release us;
thou didst free
salvation bring.
Hail, thou
universal Savior,
who hast borne
our sin and shame!
By thy merits
we find favor;
life is given
through thy name.
Verse 2
Pascal Lamb,
by God appointed,
all our sins
on thee were laid;
by almighty
love anointed,
thou hast full
atonement made.
Every sin
may be forgiven
through the virtue
of thy blood;
opened is the
gate of heaven,
reconciled are
we with God.
Verse 3
Jesus, hail!
enthroned in glory,
there forever
to abide;
all the heavenly
hosts adore thee,
seated at
thy Father’s side.
There for sinners
thou art pleading;
there thou dost
our place prepare;
thou for saints
art interceding
till in glory
they appear.
Verse 4
Worship, honor,
power, and blessing
Christ is worthy
to receive;
loudest praises,
without ceasing,
right it is
for us to give.
Help, ye bright
angelic spirits,
bring your sweetest,
noblest lays;
help to sing
of Jesus’ merits,
help to chant
Emmanuel’s praise!
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