Full Lyrics
VERSE 1
Man of Sorrows wrapt in grief,
Bow thine ear to our relief
Thou for us the path hast trod
Of the dreadful wrath of God.
VERSE 2
Thou thy cup of fire hast drained
Till its dregs alone remained
Lamb of Love! we look to Thee
Hear our mournful litany.
VERSE 3
By the garden, fraught with woe,
Whither thou full oft wouldst go
By thine agony of prayer
In the desolation there.
VERSE 4
By the dire and deep distress
Of that mystery fathomless
Lord, our tears in mercy see
Hearken to our litany.
VERSE 5
By the chalice brimming o'er
With disgrace and torment sore;
By those lips which fain would pray
That it might but pass away.
VERSE 6
By the heart which drank it dry
Lest a rebel race should die
Be Thy pity, Lord, our plea
Hear our solemn litany.
VERSE 7
Man of Sorrows let thy grief
Purchase for us our relief
Lord of mercy! bow thine ear,
Slow to anger, swift to hear.
VERSE 8
By the cross's royal road
Lead us to the throne of God
There for aye to sing to Thee
Heaven's triumphant litany.
