| Song | Lord Jesus When We Stand Afar |
| Content Description | Lord Jesus When We Stand Afar lyrics is a solemn Christian hymn that reflects on human sinfulness and the redeeming sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. This worship song expresses repentance, gratitude, and deep reverence for Christ’s love demonstrated at Calvary. It invites believers to draw near to Jesus in humility, acknowledging His suffering and the grace that brings salvation. Often used during Good Friday and Holy Week services, the hymn encourages heartfelt reflection and renewed commitment to live in the light of Christ’s forgiveness. |
| Album | Passiontide Hymns |
| Genre | Traditional Christian Hymns |
| Writer(s) | William Walsham How |
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| Tags | Hymn, Good Friday, Holy Week, Worship, Cross, Jesus, Devotional |
| Theme(s) | Repentance, Calvary, forgiveness, sacrifice, grace, worship |
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Lord Jesus, When We Stand Afar
And Gaze Upon Thy Holy Cross,
In Love Of Thee, And Scorn Of Self,
O May We Count The World As Loss!
When We Behold Thy Bleeding Wounds,
And The Rough Way That Thou Hast Trod,
Make Us To Hate The Load Of Sin
That Lay So Heavy On Our God.
O Holy Lord, Uplifted High,
With Outstretched Arms In Mortal Woe,
Thou Dost Embrace In Wondrous Love
The Sinful World That Lies Below.
Give Us An Ever Living Faith
To Gaze Beyond The Things We See;
And In The Mystery Of Thy Death
Draw Us And All Men Unto Thee.
