In his sermon on Sunday, March 22, Pastor Dennis Keating referred to and sang or quoted a few bars from the Paul P. Bliss hymn, Man of Sorrows, What Name. Also referred to at times by its other common title, Hallelujah! What a Savior, the hymn paints a powerful picture of the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross on our behalf.
To close out our week of devotionals, please slowly read (or sing) through the lyrics of Man of Sorrows, What Name. Let the words wash over you as you ponder what Jesus has done for you. Consider making your declaration this week be: “Hallelujah! What a Savior!ˮ
If you’re unfamiliar with the tune, CLICK HERE to play a sample version that you can sing along with (from YouTube; several versions are available, and the song lyrics may vary slightly from version to version).
“Man of Sorrows,ˮ what a name
For the Son of God who came
Ruined sinners to reclaim!
Hallelujah! What a Savior!
Bearing shame and scoffing rude,
In my place condemned He stood;
Sealed my pardon with His blood;
Hallelujah! What a Savior!
Guilty, vile, and helpless, we,
Spotless Lamb of God was He;
Full redemption—can it be?
Hallelujah! What a Savior!
Lifted up was He to die,
“It is finished!ˮ was His cry;
Now in heaven exalted high;
Hallelujah! What a Savior!
When He comes, our glorious King,
To His kingdom us to bring,
Then anew this song weʼll sing
Hallelujah! What a Savior!