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Weeping Jesus

C. B. Widmeyer • English

Primary Scripture: John 11:35

Verse 1

Behold, He weeps o'er Jerusalem! His soul with pity doth thrill; He would have saved them but "they would not," Thus He died on Calv'ry's hill.

Chorus

Weeping Jesus died for you, Weeping Jesus died for you, Weeping Jesus died for you, He died, He died for you.

Verse 2

Behold, He weeps in Gethsemane! His soul with sorrow is filled; His own were sleeping while thus he prayed, "Not my will but as Thou hast willed."

Chorus

Weeping Jesus died for you, Weeping Jesus died for you, Weeping Jesus died for you, He died, He died for you.

Verse 3

Behold, He weeps while at Bethany! Our Christ, how tender was He; He showed compassion and sympathy, Thus He comforts thee and me.

Chorus

Weeping Jesus died for you, Weeping Jesus died for you, Weeping Jesus died for you, He died, He died for you.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 11:35