The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#789

789. Alas! and Did My Saviour Bleed

1 Alas! and did my Savior bleed?
And did my Sov'reign die?
Would He devote that sacred head
For such a worm as I?

Refrain:
At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!

2 Was it for crimes that I have done
He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! grace unknown!
And love beyond degree! [Refrain]

3 Well might the sun in darkness hide,
And shut his glories in,
When Christ, the mighty Maker, died
For man, the creature's sin. [Refrain]

4 Thus might I hide my blushing face
While His dear cross appears;
Dissolve my heart in thankfulness,
And melt mine eyes to tears. [Refrain]

5 But drops of grief can ne'er repay
The debt of love I owe:
Here, Lord, I give myself away,
'Tis all that I can do! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Alas! and did my Savior bleed?
• Title: Alas! and Did My Saviour Bleed
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Refrain First Line: At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6. with Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 1:7
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Jesus Christ: Passion, Redemption, Blood Atonement of
• Notes: In Whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. Eph. 1:7.

Tune Information

• Name: AT THE CROSS
• Composer: Ralph E. Hudson, 1843-1901
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6. with Ref.
• Key: E Major
• Notes: M.M. 69