| He questioned with Him in many words; but He answered him nothing. And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused Him. (Luke 23:9‑10) |
| He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth: He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so He openeth not His mouth. (Isa. 53:7) |
We love Thee for the glorious worth
Which in Thyself we see:
We love Thee for that shameful cross,
Endured so patiently. |
Though in the very form of God,
With heavenly glory crowned,
Thou didst a servant’s form assume,
Beset with sorrow round. |
