About “Man of Sorrows”
Matt Crocker and Brooke Ligertwood wrote Man of Sorrows for Hillsong, and the live recording led by Jad Gillies was released on the 2013 album Glorious Ruins. The song is a modern passion hymn that moves through the trial, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Its title comes from Isaiah 53, where the prophet describes the coming servant as a man of sorrows acquainted with grief, and it has become a staple for Lent and Easter services.
Written by Matt Crocker and Brooke Ligertwood · Released 2013 on Glorious Ruins · CCLI #6476063
Scripture Isaiah 53:3-5
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Frequently asked
Who wrote “Man of Sorrows”?
Matt Crocker and Brooke Ligertwood. It was first released in 2013 on Glorious Ruins.
What is “Man of Sorrows” about?
Matt Crocker and Brooke Ligertwood wrote Man of Sorrows for Hillsong, and the live recording led by Jad Gillies was released on the 2013 album Glorious Ruins. The song is a modern passion hymn that moves through the trial, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Its title comes from Isaiah 53, where the prophet describes the coming servant as a man of sorrows acquainted with grief, and it has become a staple for Lent and Easter services.
How many churches sing “Man of Sorrows”?
64 churches in the playlist.church map have it in their worship playlists, most often for Grace, Redemption, the Cross — one of the most-adopted worship songs today.
What Bible verses inspired “Man of Sorrows”?
It draws on Isaiah 53:3-5.