The Unveiled Christ

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1. Once our blessèd Christ of beauty
Was veiled off from human view;
But thro' suffering, death and sorrow
He has rent the veil in two.

Chorus:
O behold the Man of Sorrows,
O behold Him in plain view;
Lo! He is the mighty conqu'ror,
Since He rent the veil in two.
Lo! He is the mighty conqu'ror,
Since He rent the veil in two.

2. Now He is with God the Father,
Interceding there for you;
For He is the mighty conqu'ror,
Since He rent the veil in two.

3. Holy angels bow before Him,
Men of earth give praises due;
For He is the well-belovèd
Since He rent the veil in two.

4. Thro'out time and endless ages,
Heights and depths of love so true;
He alone can be the giver
Since He rent the veil in two.

Bible Reference

Isaiah 53:3; Matthew 27:51; Mark 15:37–38; Hebrews 10:20

About This Hymn

N. B. Herrell was a Nazarene minister born in Miami, Indiana, on March 8, 1877. He served as a pastor in Arlington, Virginia, until a heart ailment forced his retirement. Herrell composed both the lyrics and music for “The Unveiled Christ” in 1916, reflecting on the significance of Christ's sacrifice and the tearing of the temple veil, symbolizing the removal of the barrier between humanity and God. The hymn emphasizes Christ's role as the intercessor and the eternal King, inviting all to behold Him and offer praise. It has been included in various hymnals, such as the Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal and Sing Joyfully.

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Category: Hymn
Written by: N. B. Herrell (1916)
Added: 8 months, 1 week ago
Last Updated: 8 months, 1 week ago
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