1 Jesus once of humble birth,
Now in glory comes to earth;
Once he suffered grief and pain?
Now he comes on earth to reign.

2 Once a meek and lowly lamb?
Now the Lord, the great I AM;
Once with thieves was crucified?
Now on yonder cloud he rides.

3 Once he groaned in blood and tears?
Now in glory he appears;
Once rejected by his own?
Now their King he shall become.

4 Once forsaken, left alone?
Now exalted to a throne;
Once all things he meekly bore?
But he now will bear no more.