Matthew 27:31: Still we see our Lord below

Still we see our Lord below
Mock'd by hypocrites profane,
Mock'd with forms and empty show,
Mock'd with acts of worship vain:

Twice a week they bow the knee,
Zealous in religion's cause;
Then away to Calvary!

Then they nail Him to His cross!
Followers of the silent Lamb,
Keep we still our Lord in view,
Charged with His reproach and shame
Him to Calvary pursue:
Saviour, let Thy Spirit lead.

Let Thy cross the power supply:
Then in all Thy steps we tread,
Then we come with Thee to die!