Christian Hymns ‎#38

38. At the Cross

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

Chorus:
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 had done
He groan'd upon the tree?
Amazing pity! grace unknown!
And love beyond degree! [Chorus]

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. [Chorus]

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

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. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Alas! and did my Savior bleed?
• Title: At the Cross
• Author: I. Watts
• Refrain First Line: At the cross, at the cross, where I first saw the light
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1935
• Topic: Songs of Response
• Copyright: Copyright, 1913. Renewal by R. E. Hudson
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Alas! and did my Savior bleed?]
• Composer: R. E. Hudson
• Key: E Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1913. Renewal by R. E. Hudson
• Notes: Now Public Domain