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Who Is He in Yonder Stall

B. R. Hanby (1866) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10

Verse 1

Who is he born in the stall, at whose feet the shepherds fall? Who is he in deep distress, fasting in the wilderness?

Chorus

'Tis the Lord, O wondrous story! 'Tis the Lord, the King of glory! At his feet we humbly fall, crown him, crown him, Lord of all!

Verse 2

Who is he the people bless for his words of gentleness? Who is he to whom they bring all the sick and sorrowing?

Chorus

'Tis the Lord, O wondrous story! 'Tis the Lord, the King of glory! At his feet we humbly fall, crown him, crown him, Lord of all!

Verse 3

Who is he that stands and weeps at the grave where Lazarus sleeps? Who is he the gath'ring throng greet with loud triumphant song?

Chorus

'Tis the Lord, O wondrous story! 'Tis the Lord, the King of glory! At his feet we humbly fall, crown him, crown him, Lord of all!

Verse 4

Lo! at midnight, who is he prays in dark Gethsemane? Who is he upon the tree dies in grief and agony?

Chorus

'Tis the Lord, O wondrous story! 'Tis the Lord, the King of glory! At his feet we humbly fall, crown him, crown him, Lord of all!

Verse 5

Who is he that from the grave comes to heal and help and save? Who is he that from his throne rules thro' all the world alone?

Chorus

'Tis the Lord, O wondrous story! 'Tis the Lord, the King of glory! At his feet we humbly fall, crown him, crown him, Lord of all!

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 24:7-10

Reference 2

  • matthew 4:24

Reference 3

  • matthew 5:2

Reference 4

  • matthew 26:36

Reference 5

  • mark 14:32

Reference 6

  • luke 2:15-16

Reference 7

  • luke 4:1-2

Reference 8

  • luke 22:39-46

Reference 9

  • luke 23:27

Reference 10

  • luke 23:33-34