The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#112

112. Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed

1 Alas, and did my Savior bleed,
And did my Sovereign die!
Would He devote that sacred head
For sinners such as I!

2 Was it for sins that I have done
He died upon the tree?
Amazing pity, grace unknown,
And love beyond degree!

3 Well might the sun in darkness hide,
And shut its glories in,
When Christ, the great Redeemer, died
For man the creature's sin.

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

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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Alas! and did my Savior bleed
• Title: Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed
• Author: Isaac Watts (1707; alt.)
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Matthew 27:45
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Passion

Tune Information

• Name: MARTYRDOM
• Composer: Hugh Wilson, d. 1824
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major