Gazing on the Lord in glory,
Verse 1
Gazing on the Lord in glory, While our hearts in worship bow, There we read the wondrous story Of the cross-its shame and woe.
Verse 2
Every mark of dark dishonor Heaped upon the thorn-crowned brow, All the depths of Thy heart's sorrow Told in answ'ring glory now.
Verse 3
On that cross, alone, forsaken, Where no pity'ng eye was found; Now, to God's right hand exalted, With Thy praise the heavens resound.
Verse 4
Did Thy God e'en then forsake Thee, Hide His face from Thy deep need? In Thy face once marred and smitten, All His glory now we read.
Verse 5
Gazing on it we adore Thee, Blessed, precious, holy Lord; Thou, the Lamb, alone art worthy- This be earth's and heaven's accord.
Verse 6
Rise our hearts, and bless the Father, Ceaseless song e'en here begun, Endless praise and adoration To the Father and the Son.
