Verse 1: G G/B D G Hail, Thou once despised Jesus! C G D G Hail, Thou Galilean King! G/B D G Thou didst suffer to release us; C G D G Thou didst free salvation bring. Em C Am Asus2 Am Hail, Thou a- go- niz-ing Savior, D G/B D A D Bearer of our sin and shame! G G/B D G By Thy merits we find favor; C G D G Life is given through Thy name.
Verse 2: G G/B D G Paschal Lamb, by God appointed, C G D G All our sins on Thee were laid; G/B D G By almighty love anointed, C G D G Thou hast full atonement made. Em C Am Asus2 Am All Thy people are for- given D G/B D A D Through the virtue of Thy blood; G G/B D G Opened is the gate of heaven, C G D G Peace is made ‘twixt man and God. Verse 3: G G/B D G Jesus, hail! Enthroned in glory, C G D G There forever to abide; G/B D G All the heav'nly hosts adore Thee, C G D G Seated at Thy Father's side. Em C Am Asus2 Am There for sinners Thou art pleading; D G/B D A D There Thou dost our place prepare, G G/B D G Ever for us interceding C G D G Till in glory we appear. Verse 4: G G/B D G Worship, honor, pow'r, and blessing C G D G Thou art worthy to receive; G/B D G Loudest praises, without ceasing, C G D G Meet it is for us to give. Em C Am Asus2 Am Help, ye bright angel-ic spirits, D G/B D A D Bring your sweetest, noblest lays; G G/B D G Help to sing our Savior's merits, C G D G
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