Rebecca Stark is the author of The Good Portion: Godthe second title in The Good Portion series.

The Good Portion: God explores what Scripture teaches about God in hopes that readers will see his perfection, worth, magnificence, and beauty as they study his triune nature, infinite attributes, and wondrous works. 

                     

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Sunday
Feb132011

Sunday's Hymn

Hail, Thou Once-Despised Jesus!

Hail, Thou once despisèd Jesus! Hail, Thou Galilean King!
Thou didst suffer to release us; Thou didst free salvation bring.
Hail, Thou agonizing Savior, who hast borne our sin and shame!
By Thy merits we find favor; life is given through Thy Name.

Paschal 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.

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.

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!

John Bake­well

My hymn book has this hymn set to the tune Autumn, although there are others that seem to be more common, including Hyfrydol.

Other hymns, worship songs, sermons etc. posted today:

Have you posted a hymn (or sermon, sermon notes, prayer, etc.) today and I missed it? Let me know by leaving a link in the comments or by contacting me using the contact form linked above, and I’ll add your post to the list.

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Reader Comments (4)

What a great hymn, and I don't think I've ever read/heard those words before today.

February 13, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterrosemary

Here's my hymn post for today, Rebecca:

http://fieldstonecottage.blogspot.com/2011/02/sundays-hymn-jesus-saviour-pilot-me.html

Sorry I'm late.

February 13, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterDorothy

I always enjoy these hymns and links - And thank you for linking mine here as well.
Blessings!

February 13, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterDiane

Thank you, Rebecca.

What a wonderful thing it is to be reminded that no matter where in the world we live... we all come together today to worship our God and King!

Have a most blessed week.

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