A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth Lyrics

A lamb goes uncomplaining forth

To save a world of sinners

He bears the burden all alone

Dies shorn of all his honors

He goes to slaughter, weak and faint

Is led to die without complaint

His spotless life he offers

He bears the shame, the stripes, the wrath

His anguish, mockery, and death

For us he gladly suffers

This lamb is Christ, our greatest friend

The Lamb of God, our Savior

Whom God in mercy chose to send

To win us rebels over

Go, down, my child, the Father said

And free my children from their dread

Of death and condemnation

The painful stripes are hard to bear

But by your death they all can share

The joy of your salvation

Our Savior answered from his heart

That he would take the burden

My Father's will is my command

I'll do as I am bidden

Oh, wondrous love! Oh, loving might

To right what mortals cannot right

The Son was sent from heaven

What love, O Love, who came to save

By loving even to the grave

Until the stone was riven

Of death I am no more afraid

Your dying is my living

You clothe me in your royal robes

That you are always giving

Your love is dress enough for me

To wear through all eternity

Before the throne of heaven

Where we shall stand close by your side

Your church, the well-appointed bride

When all the faithful gather