Hymns (1948), no. 362
Jesus Once of Humble Birth

1. Jesus, once of humble birth, Now in glory comes to earth. Once he suffered grief and pain; Now he comes on earth to reign; Now he comes on earth to reign.

2. Once a meek and lowly Lamb, Now the Lord, the great I Am. Once upon the cross he bow’d Now his chariot is the cloud; Now his chariot is the cloud.

3. Once he groaned in blood and tears; Now in glory he appears. Once rejected by his own; Now their King he shall be known; Now their King he shall be known.

4. Once forsaken, left alone, Now exalted to a throne. Once all things he meekly bore, But he now will bear no more; But he now will bear no more.