203. O Jesus! Lamb of God

6,6,8,4.
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O Jesus! Lamb of God,
 
Who us to save from loss,
 
Didst taste the bitter cup of death,
 
Upon the cross.
“The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” (John 1:29)
“And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God!” (John 1:36)
“But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.” (Hebrews 2:9)
“And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” (Philippians 2:8)
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Most merciful High Priest,
 
Our Savior, Shepherd, Friend,
 
’Tis in Thy love alone we trust
 
Until the end.
“Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.” (Hebrews 2:17)
“To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.” (Titus 1:4)
“Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.” (John 15:15)
“Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant.” (Hebrews 13:20)
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Thou wilt our souls sustain,
 
Our Guide and Strength wilt be,
 
Until in glory, Lord, above,
 
Thy face we see.
“But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.” (2 Thessalonians 3:13)
“So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.” (Hebrews 3:19)
“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” (Psalm 32:8)
“So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.” (Hebrews 3:19)
“Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord JEHOVAH is everlasting strength.” (Isaiah 26:4)
“And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.” (Revelation 22:4)
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