Blest Jesus, When Thy Cross I View
Blest Jesus, when Thy cross I view,
That mystery to th’angelic host,
I gaze with grief and rapture, too,
And all my soul’s in wonder lost.
What strange compassion filled Thy breast,
That brought Thee from Thy throne on high,
To woes that cannot be expressed,
To be despised, to groan and die!
For man didst Thou forsake the sky,
To bleed upon the accursed tree?
And didst Thou taste of death, to buy
Immortal life and bliss for me?
Had I a voice to praise Thy name,
Loud as the trump that wakes the dead,
Had I the raptured seraph’s flame,
My debt of love could ne’er be paid.
Yet Lord, a sinner’s heart receive,
This burdened, contrite heart of mine;
Thou knowest I’ve naught beside to give;
And let it be for ever Thine.
Words: Conrad Speece, 1800
Sunday April 17th is Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week. I am looking forward already to next Sunday and celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus. The most amazing sacrifice in history with the best result for you and me.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Blessings for a meaningful Palm Sunday! A very special hymn! Thanks!
These old hymns certainly express the wonder of our faith with words and ideas full of deep meaning. A blessed Holy Week to you and yours, Ellen.
That He came from His throne…..for me. Such love. Thanks for sharing this hymn that holds such a great message.