Lift Every Voice and Sing II ‎#30

30. At the Cross

1 Alas! and did my Savior bleed,
and did my Sov’reign die?
Would He devote that sacred head
for sinners such 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 its glories in;
when God, the mighty maker,
died for His own creature’s sin. (refrain)

4 Thus might I hide my blushing face
while His dear cross appears;
dissolve my heart in thankfulness,
and melt mine eyes to tears. (refrain)

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. (refrain)

Text Information

• First Line: Alas! And did my Savior bleed
• Title: At the Cross
• Author: Isaac Watts (1707)
• Author (refrain): Ralph E. Hudson (1885)
• Refrain First Line: At the cross, at the cross
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Lent and Holy Week

Tune Information

• Name: [Alas! And did my Savior bleed]
• Composer: Ralph E. Hudson (1885)
• Key: E♭ Major