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Hail, thou once despised Jesus!
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Hail, thou once despised Jesus! by Anonymous — Lyrics
Hail, thou once despisèd Jesus!
Hail, thou Galilean King!
Thou didst suffer to release us;
thou didst free salvation bring.
Hail, thou universal Savior,
bearer of our sin and shame!
By thy merit we find favor:
life is given through thy Name.
Paschal Lamb, by God appointed,
all our sins on thee were laid:
by almighty love anointed,
thou hast full atonement made.
All thy people are forgiven
through the virtue of thy blood:
opened is the gate of heaven,
reconciled are we with God.
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About Hail, thou once despised Jesus!
This stirring hymn text offers a powerful meditation on the Paschal Lamb and the redemption offered through Christ’s sacrifice. The words focus on Jesus as the universal Savior, enduring suffering to release us and bring salvation. The text highlights the atonement made through his blood, leading to reconciliation with God and the opening of heaven’s gate. It culminates with a vision of Jesus enthroned in glory, interceding for sinners and preparing a place for them. This SATB setting of the English text is ideal for services focusing on the Passion, Easter, or general themes of salvation and redemption, providing a strong and resonant message for congregational or choir reflection.
