Who Is This, So Weak And Helpless?

Who is this, so weak and helpless,
Child of lowly Hebrew made,
Rudely in a stable sheltered,
Coldly in a manger laid?
'Tis the Lord of all creation,
Who this wondrous path has trod;
He is Lord from everlasting,
and to everlasting God.

Who is this, a Man of Sorrows,
Walking sadly life's hard way,
Homeless, wearying, sighing, weeping
Over sins and Satan's sway?
'Tis our God, our glorious Savior,
Who above the starry sky,
Is for us a place preparing,
Where no tear can dim the eye.

Who is this behold Him shedding,
Drops of blood upon the ground,
Who is this despised, rejected,
Mocked, insulted, beaten, bound?
'Tis our God Who gifts and graces,
On His church is pouring down,
Who shall smite in holy vengeance,
All His foes beneath His throne.

Who is this that hangs there dying,
While the rude world scoffs and scorns,
Numbered with the malefactors,
Torn with nails, and crowned with thorns?
'Tis our God Who lives forever,
'Mid the shining ones on high,
In the glorious golden city,
Reigning everlastingly.

(c) 1997 Christopher Miner Music.

I woke up with this song in my head. We are singing it on Sunday in church and it gives me chills. When I first heard it I wasn't really a fan but then I actually read the lyrics and now it is becoming one of my favorite RUF hymns. I am currently on a quest to know my God better is hymn is a beautiful and haunting reminder of the sacrifice and propitiation given for me.