O Thou, the Eternal Son of God

Verse 1

O thou, th'Eternal Son of God, the Lamb for sinners slain, we worship, while thy head is bowed in agony and pain.

Verse 2

None tread with thee the holy place; thou sufferest alone; thine is the perfect sacrifice which only can atone.

Verse 3

Thou Great High Priest, thy glory-robes today are laid aside; and human sorrows, Son of Man, thy Godhead seem to hide.

Verse 4

The cross is sharp, but in thy woe this is the lightest part; our sin it is which pierces thee, and breaks thy sacred heart.

Verse 5

Who love thee most, at thy dear cross will truest, Lord, abide; make thou that cross our only hope, O Jesus crucified.