| Song | O Sacred Head Surrounded |
| Content Description | “O Sacred Head Surrounded” is a powerful Christian hymn that reflects on the suffering, sorrow, and sacrifice of Jesus Christ during His crucifixion. It portrays Christ’s wounded head as a symbol of His deep love and atoning sacrifice for humanity’s sins. Often sung during Good Friday and Holy Week services, the hymn invites believers into reverent meditation on the cross. The O Sacred Head Surrounded lyrics inspire repentance, gratitude, and deep worship for Christ’s redeeming love. |
| Album | Hymns For Lent |
| Genre | Traditional Christian Hymns |
| Writer(s) | Henry Williams Baker |
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| Tags | Hymn, Traditional Worship, Holy Week, Good Friday, Church Choir |
| Theme(s) | Christ’s Passion, Suffering, Crucifixion, Repentance, Redemption |
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O Sacred Head Surrounded
By Crown Of Piercing Thorn!
O Bleeding Head, So Wounded,
Reviled And Put To Scorn!
The Power Of Death Comes Over You,
The Glow Of Life Decays,
Yet Angel Hosts Adore You
And Tremble As They Gaze.
I See Your Strength And Vigour
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.
