On this full day that our Lord spent in the tomb, I share two different hymns that speak to my heart powerfully. One has been around for centuries, the other is fairly new. May they be a blessing to you as we prepare to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord tomorrow.

O sacred Head, now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down,
Now scornfully surrounded With thorns, Thine only crown.
O sacred head, what glory What bliss till now was thine.
Yet, though Despised and gory, I joy to call Thee mine!

What language shall I borrow To thank Thee, dearest friend,
For this Thy dying sorrow, Thy pity without end?
O make me Thine forever! And should I fainting be,
Lord, let not me never, never, Outlive my love for Thee.

Be Thou my consolation, My shield, when I must die.
Remind me of Thy Passion, When my last hour draws nigh.
Mine eyes shall then behold Thee, upon Thy cross shall dwell,
My heart by faith enfold Thee, Who dieth thus dies well.

The Lutheran Hymnal # 172, Stanzas 1, 8, 10

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The Lamb, the Lamb, O Father, where’s the sacrifice?
Faith sees, believes God will provide the Lamb of price!

Refrain:
Worthy is the Lamb whose death makes me His own!
The Lamb is reigning on His throne

The Lamb, the Lamb, One perfect final offering.
The Lamb, the Lamb, Let earth join heav’n His praise to sing.

The Lamb, the Lamb, As wayward sheep their shepherd kill
So still, His will On our behalf the Law to fill.

He sighs, he dies, He takes my sin and wretchedness.
He lives, forgives, He gives me His own righteousness.

He rose, He rose, My heart with thanks now overflows.
His song prolong Til ev’ry heart to Him belong.

Lutheran Service Book #547