High and Lifted Up (a hymn)

(I think the most interesting line is the last line from verse 3... do you know what scripture it's referring to?)






High and lifted up was He

stretched and nailed upon the cross;

compassed 'round by enemies,

none stood by to mourn His loss.

Nails did pierce His hands and feet,

a crown of thorn beset His head.

God's fierce wrath upon my sin

was laid against Him in my stead.

Then, the ancient promise filled,

they laid Him in a borrowed tomb;

but three days later He'd awake

with Youth's dew from morning's womb.

Now again He's lifted up

at God's right hand above all things:

He's Jesus Christ, Creator, Savior,

Lord of lords, and King of kings!