African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#140

140. 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 groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! grace unknown!
And love beyond degree!

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.

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.

Text Information

• First Line: Alas! and did my Savior bleed
• Title: Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 53:4-5
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Suffering and Death; Consecration; Jesus: Passion; Love; Loyalty

Tune Information

• Name: MARTYRDOM
• Composer: Hugh Wilson, 1766-1824
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Higher key (Ab), No. 273