Charles Wesley, 1742, a. 241 6, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8 (H. M.) Th’ atoning work is done, The Victim’s blood is shed, And Jesus now is gone His people’s cause to plead: He stands in heaven their great High Priest And bears their names upon His breast. 2. He sprinkled with His blood The mercy-seat above; For justice had withstood The purposes of love; But justice now withstands no more, And mercy yields her boundless store. 3. No temple made with hands His place of service is; In heaven itself He stands, A heavenly priesthood His. In Him the shadows of the Law Are all fulfilled and now withdraw. 4. And though awhile He be Hid from the eyes of men, His people look to see Their great High Priest again; In brightest glory He will come And take His waiting people home. Thomas Kelly, 1806. 242 8, 7, 8 l Hail, Thou once despisèd Jesus! Hail, Thou Galilean King! Thou didst suffer to release us; Thou didst free salvation bring. Hail, Thou agonizing Savior, Bearer of our sin and shame! By Thy merits we find favor; Life is given through Thy name. 2. 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; Open is the gate of heaven, Peace is made ’twixt man and God. 3. Jesus, hail! enthroned in glory, There forever to abide; All the heavenly host adore Thee, Seated at Thy Father’s side. There for sinners Thou art pleading, There Thou dost our place prepare, Ever for us interceding, Till in glory we appear. 4. Worship, honor, power, and blessing Thou art worthy to receive; Loudest praises, without ceasing, Meet it is for us to give. Help, ye bright angelic spirits, Bring your sweetest, noblest lays; Help to sing our Savior’s merits, Help to chant Immanuel’s praise. John Bakewell, 1757; Stanza 3 by M. Toplady, 1776. 243 7s Hail the day that sees Him rise, To His throne above the skies! Christ, the Lamb for sinners given, Reascends His native heaven. 2. There the glorious triumph waits: Lift your heads, eternal gates; He hath conquered death and sin; Take the King of Glory in! 3. Him though highest heaven receives, Still He loves the earth He leaves; Though returning to His throne, Still He calls mankind His own.