2277. “My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?”—Matt. 27:46. 1 HEAR, earth and heaven, with wonder hear, That deepest note of grief unknown; What means that strange mysterious prayer? Can God desert His only Son? 2 Who heard Him speaking from the skies, “I always am well-pleased in Thee,” “My God, my God,” the Favourite cries, “O why hast Thou forsaken Me?” 3 Didst Thou forget, Thou Man of Grief, For whom Thou didst the death sustain? Thy sore distress is our relief, Thy loss is our