BLESSED LAMB!

“Blessed Lamb!” is a solemn, reflective English hymn focusing on Christ's sacrifice on the cross. The lyrics draw the choir and congregation to Calvary, meditating on the "rich fountain" of the Lord's redeeming blood that pays the "tremendous ransom" for sin. The repeated plea to the "Sacred Saviour" creates a mood of deep reverence and humility.

Because of its intense focus on the Passion, choir directors often bring this piece out during Lenten services, Holy Week, and Good Friday veneration. It also serves beautifully as a Communion hymn, where the faithful approach the altar with the same quiet devotion expressed in the closing lines: "Lowly at thy feet we pray."