His Fullness Songs ‎#61

61. At the Cross

1 Alas, and did my Saviour bleed?
And did my Sov'reign die?
Would He devote that sacred head
For such a worm 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 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 Saviour bleed?
• Title: At the Cross
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Author (refrain): Ralph E. Hudson, 1843-1901
• Refrain First Line: At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1977
• Topic: Atonement; Communion; Cross

Tune Information

• Name: [Alas, and did my Saviour bleed]
• Composer: Ralph E. Hudson, 1843-1901
• Key: E♭ Major