The Cyber Hymnal ‎#553

553. Blessèd Calvary

1. I look at the cross upon Calvary,
And oh, what a wonder divine,
To think of the wealth it holds for me—
The riches of Heaven are mine.

Refrain
Blessèd Calvary! Precious Calvary!
’Neath thy shadow I’ll ever abide.
Blessèd Calvary! Precious Calvary!
’Twas there Jesus suffered and died.

2. I find at the cross blessèd victory,
And grace for each step of my way.
The fount of God’s love is flowing free,
And sweeter it grows day by day. [Refrain]

3. The cross is my hope for eternity,
No merit have I of my own;
The shed blood of Christ my only plea—
My trust is in Jesus alone. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I look at the cross upon Calvary
• Title: Blessèd Calvary
• Author: Avis Marguerite Burgeson Christiansen (1921)
• Refrain First Line: Bless'd Calvary! Precious Calvary!
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Some hymnals show the author as Christian B. Anson, Christian's pseudonym.

Tune Information

• Name: [I look at the cross upon Calvary]
• Composer: Lance Brenton Latham
• Incipit: 55671 32165 55671
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain