For Man the Savior Shed

Verse 1

For man the Savior shed His all atoning blood, And, oh, shall ransomed man refuse To suffer for his God?

Verse 2

Ashamed who now can be To own the Crucified? Nay, rather be our glory this, To die for Him who died?

Verse 3

So felt Thy martyr, Lord; By Thy right hand sustained, He waged for Thee the battle’s strife, And threatened death disdained.

Verse 4

Upon the golden crown Gazing with eager breath, He fought as one who fain would die, And, dying, conquer death.

Verse 5

Alone he stood unmoved Amid his cruel foes; Oh, wondrous was the might that then Above his torturers rose!

Verse 6

Lord, give us grace to bear Like him our cross of shame, To do and suffer what Thou wilt, For love of Thy dear name.

Verse 7

Jesu, the king of saints, We praise Thee and adore, Who art, with God the Father One And Spirit evermore.