Okay, after last week’s entry, this is the real Man Of Sorrows.
Phillip Bliss’ lyrics and melody are classic.
There have been a few retuned versions of this, but none of them seems to reached a popular level approaching the original.
It’s one of those cases where the original tune doesn’t really need replacement.
The lyrics:
1
“Man of Sorrows,” what a name
For the Son of God who came
Ruined sinners to reclaim!
Hallelujah! what a Savior!
2
Bearing shame and scoffing rude,
In my place condemned He stood;
Sealed my pardon with His blood;
Hallelujah! what a Savior!
3
Guilty, vile, and helpless, we,
Spotless Lamb of God was He;
Full redemption—can it be?
Hallelujah! what a Savior!
4
Lifted up was He to die,
“It is finished!” was His cry;
Now in heaven exalted high;
Hallelujah! what a Savior!
5
When He comes, our glorious King,
To His kingdom us to bring,
Then anew this song we’ll sing
Hallelujah! what a Savior!
This is nice rendition. Finding one without vocal gymnastics and added refrains was pretty tough. Even this one finishes up with a few extra bits.
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