O Sacred Head Surrounded - Lyrics

O sacred Head surrounded
By crown of piercing thorn
O bleeding Head so wounded
Reviled and put to scorn


The pow'r of death comes o'er you
The glow of life decays
Yet angel hosts adore you
And tremble as they gaze


I see your strength and vigor
All fading in the strife
And death with cruel rigor
Bereaving you of life


O agony and dying
O love to sinners free
Jesus all grace supplying
O turn your face on me


In this your bitter passion
Good Shepherd think of me
With your most sweet compassion
Unworthy though I be


Beneath your cross abiding
For ever would I rest
In your dear love confiding
And with your presence blest