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Hymnal Number
812Resource Type:
Keys included:
G
About this Hymn
Written in Latin in the sixth century, translated into English in the nineteenth, and updated in the twenty-first, this classic hymn steeps us in the wonders of the crucifixion, but not for pity—through the cross we find renewal and pardon, and because of this we respond in praise.
Lyrics
Verse 1
See the destined day arise! See a willing sacrifice! Jesus, to redeem our loss, hangs upon the shameful cross. Jesus, who but you could bear wrath so great and justice fair? Ev'ry pang and bitter throe, finishing your life of woe!
Chorus
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Lamb of God for sinners slain! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Jesus Christ, we praise your name!
Verse 2
Who but Christ had dared to drain, steeped in gall, the cup of pain, and with tender body bear thorns and nails and piercing spear? Slain for us, the water flowed, mingled from your side with blood; sign to all attesting eyes of the finished sacrifice.
Verse 3
Holy Jesus, grant us grace in that sacrifice to place all our trust for life renewed, pardoned sin, and promised good. Grant us grace to sing your praise round your throne through endless days, ever with the sons of light: "Blessing, honor, glory, might!"
See the destined day arise! See a willing sacrifice! Jesus, to redeem our loss, hangs upon the shameful cross. Jesus, who but you could bear wrath so great and justice fair? Ev'ry pang and bitter throe, finishing your life of woe!
Chorus
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Lamb of God for sinners slain! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Jesus Christ, we praise your name!
Verse 2
Who but Christ had dared to drain, steeped in gall, the cup of pain, and with tender body bear thorns and nails and piercing spear? Slain for us, the water flowed, mingled from your side with blood; sign to all attesting eyes of the finished sacrifice.
Verse 3
Holy Jesus, grant us grace in that sacrifice to place all our trust for life renewed, pardoned sin, and promised good. Grant us grace to sing your praise round your throne through endless days, ever with the sons of light: "Blessing, honor, glory, might!"
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Venantius Fortunatus, ca. 570; tr. Richard Mant 1837; alt. and ref. Matt Merker
Music: Matt Merker
© 2014 Getty Music Publishing / Matthew Merker Music / Sovereign Grace Praise (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com, Integrity Music / www.integratedrights.com)
Music: Matt Merker
© 2014 Getty Music Publishing / Matthew Merker Music / Sovereign Grace Praise (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com, Integrity Music / www.integratedrights.com)