Lord Jesus! when we stand afar

Verse 1

Lord Jesus! when we stand afar, And gaze upon Thy holy cross, In love of Thee, and scorn of self, Oh, may we count the world as loss!

Verse 2

When we behold Thy bleeding wounds, And the rough way that Thou hast trod, Make us to hate the load of sin That lay so heavy on our God.

Verse 3

O holy Lord, uplifted high, With outstretched arms, in mortal woe Embracing in Thy wondrous love The sinful world that lies below;

Verse 4

Give us an ever-living faith To gaze beyond the things we see: And in the mystery of Thy death Draw us and all men unto Thee.

Verse 5

Amen.