The Gospel Awakening ‎#155

155. Saved at the Cross

1. Behold the Saviour of mankind
Nailed to the shameful tree!
How great the love that Him inclined
To bleed and die for me!

Chorus:
At the cross, at the cross, where I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away, Happy day.
It was there by faith I received my sight
And now I am happy all the day.

2. "'Tis finished," now the ransom's paid,
"Receive my soul," he cries;
Behold He bows His sacred head
He bows His head and dies!

3. Well might the sun in darkness hide,
And shut His glory in,
When Christ the mighty Saviour died
For man the rebel'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: Behold the Saviour of mankind
• Title: Saved at the Cross
• Refrain First Line: At the cross, at the cross, where I first saw the light
• Publication Date: 1888

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