Head and body bent in effort

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Head and body bent in effort,
Forced to bear a heavy cross,
As a sheep led to the slaughter,
Mute, enduring shame and loss.
 
Faultless Lord, Thou willingly didst
For my sins injustice bear!
Deeply moved by Thy great love, I
Give myself to Thee fore'er.
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Thorn-crowned head and hanging body,
Piercèd hands and wounded side,
God-abandoned, Satan-ravaged,
Cruelly mocked and crucified.
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Thou didst not leap down from judgment
Nor for angels' rescue cry.
But allowed man's crushing treatment,
God's demands to satisfy.
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Spotless Lamb, Thy body broken,
E'en the sun its face did hide.
New and living way Thou opened,
Bringing sinners to God's side.