Behold the amazing sight

Verse 1

Behold th'amazing sight, The Saviour lifted high! Behold the Son of God's delight Expire in agony.

Verse 2

For whom, for whom, my heart, Were all these sorrows borne? Why did He feel that piercing smart, And meet that various scorn?

Verse 3

For love of us He bled, And all in torture died; 'Twas love that bowed His fainting head, And ope'd His gushing side.

Verse 4

In sympathy of love Let all the earth combine; And, drawn by cords so gentle, prove The energy divine.

Verse 5

In Him our hearts unite, Nor share His griefs alone, But from His cross pursue their flight To His triumphant throne. Amen.