Hymns, #92

Praise of the Lord - His Suffering

Eng/Kor:92  Chin:-  Span:-  Rus:-  Tag:-  Fra:-  Por:-

Lyrics:Johann Heermann, tr. by Catherine Winkworth
Music:Joseph Barnby
Meter:11.11.11.5.

This hymn has a unique tune.

 
 1 

O dearest Lord, what law hast Thou e'er broken

That such sharp sentence should on Thee be spoken?

Of what misdeed hast Thou to make confession —

What dark transgression?

 
 2 

They crown Thy head with thorns, they smite, they scourge Thee;

With cruel mockings to the cross they urge Thee;

They give Thee gall to drink, they still decry Thee;

They crucify Thee.

 
 3 

What punishment so strange is suffered yonder?

The shepherd dies for sheep that loved to wander;

The Master pays the debt His servants owe Him,

Who would not know Him.

 
 4 

The sinless Son of God must die in sadness;

The sinful child of man may live in gladness;

Man forfeited His life and is acquitted —

God is committed.

 
 5 

O mighty King, no time can dim Thy glory!

How shall I spread abroad Thy wondrous story?

How shall I find some worthy gift to proffer?

What dare I offer?

 
 6 

I'll think upon Thy mercy without ceasing;

That earth's vain joys no more to me be pleasing;

To do Thy will shall be my sole endeavor

Henceforth forever.

 
Hymn #92