Hymns of Faith ‎#145

145. He Died for Me

1 I saw One hanging on a tree,
In agony and blood;
He fixed His loving eyes on me,
As near His cross I stood.

Chorus:
O, can it be, upon a tree
The Savior died for me?
My soul is thrilled, my heart is filled,
To think He died for me!

2 Sure, never to my latest breath,
Can I forget that look;
It seemed to charge me with His death,
Though not a word He spoke. (Chorus)

3 My conscience felt and owned the guilt,
And plunged me in despair:
I saw my sins His blood had spilt
And helped to nail Him there. (Chorus)

4 A second look He gave, which said,
“I freely all forgive;
This blood is for your ransom paid,
I die that you may live.” (Chorus)

Text Information

• First Line: I saw One hanging on a tree
• Title: He Died for Me
• Author: John Newton
• Refrain First Line: O, can it be, upon a tree the Savior died for me?
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1980
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 2:24
• Topic: Christ: Sacrifice; Christ: Savior; Cross: of Christ; Devotional
• Source: "Praiseworthy"

Tune Information

• Name: [I saw One hanging on a tree]
• Composer: Edwin O. Excell
• Key: D Major