Crowning Glory No. 1 ‎#88

88. On the Cross

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?

Chorus:
On the cross, on the cross where I first saw my Lord,
And the burden of my heart roll'd away.
It was there by faith I received His word and now I am happy all the day,

2 Was it for crimes that I had done,
He groan'd upon the tree?
Amazing pity! grace unknown!
And love beyond degree! [Chorus]

3 But drops of grief can ne'er repay
the debt of love I owe;
Here, Lord! I give myself to thee,
'Tis all that I can do. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Alas! and did my Savior bleed?
• Title: On the Cross
• Alterer (chorus): P. Bilhorn
• Refrain First Line: On the cross, on the cross where I first saw my Lord
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Copyright: Copyright, 1889, by P, Bilhorn.
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Alas! and did my Savior bleed?]
• Composer: P. Bilhorn
• Incipit: 55651 34312 23435
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1889, by P, Bilhorn.