My Lord, my Master, at They feet
adoring,
I see Thee bowed beneath Thy load of woe:
For me, a sinner, is They life-blood
pouring;
For Thee, my Savior, scarce my tears will
flow.
Thine own disciple to Thy foes had sold Thee,
With friendship's kiss and loyal word
he came;
How oft of faithful love my lips have
told Thee,
While Thou hast seen my falsehood and
my shame.
With taunts and scoffs they mock what seem
They weakness,
With blows and outrage adding pain to
pain;
Thou art unmoved and steadfast in Thy
meekness;
When I am wronged, how quickly I complain!
My Lord, my Savior, when I see Thee
wearing
Upon Thy bleeding brow the crown of Thorn,
Shall I for pleasure live, or shrink from
bearing
Whate'er my lot may be of pain or scorn?
O Victim of Thy love, O pangs most
healing,
O saving death, O wounds that I adore,
O shame most glorious! Christ, before Thee
kneeling,
I pray Thee keep me Thine for evermore.
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