18. Gazing on Thee, Lord, in glory, while
1 Gazing on Thee, Lord, in glory, while our hearts in worship bow,
There we read the wondrous story of the cross, its shame and woe.
2 Every mark of dark dishonor Heaped upon Thy thorn-crowned brow,
All the depths of Thy heart’s sorrow Told in answering glory now.
3 On that cross, alone, forsaken, Where no pitying eye was found;
Now to God’s right hand exalted, With Thy praise the heavens resound.
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.
5 Gazing on it we adore Thee, Blessed, precious, holy Lord;
Thou, the Lamb, art ever worthy; This be earth’s and heaven’s accord.