Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#186

186. Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed

1 Alas! and did my Savior bleed,
And did my Sov'reign die?
Would He devote that sacred head
For sinners such as I?

2 Was it for crimes that I have done,
He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! Grace unknown!
And love beyond degree!

3 Well might the sun in darkness hide,
And shut its glories in,
When God, the mighty maker, died
For man, the creature'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 tears 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: Alas! and did my savior bleed
• Title: Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 1:18
• Topic: Confession; Jesus Christ; Lent; Redemption; Sacrifice

Tune Information

• Name: MARTYRDOM
• Composer: Hugh Wilson, 1764-1824
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major