The Celebration Hymnal ‎#323

323. At the Cross

1 Alas! and did my Savior bleed?
And did my Sov'reign die?
Would He devote that sacred head
For sinners such 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 Calv'ry's 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: At the Cross
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Author (refrain): Ralph E. Hudson
• Refrain First Line: At the cross, at the cross
• Meter: C.M. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Topic: Christ: Atonement, Crucifixion, Suffering and Death
• Notes: Optional instrumental transition to "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"

Tune Information

• Name: HUDSON
• Composer: Ralph E. Hudson
• Meter: C.M. with Refrain
• Key: E♭ Major