The New Century Hymnal ‎#199

199. Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed (At the Cross)

1 Alas! and did my Savior bleed,
and did my Sovereign die?
Would God devote that sacred head
for sinners such as I?

Refrain:
At the cross, at the cross
where I first found the light,
and the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith
all my fears took flight,
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 shadows hide,
and shut its glories in,
When Jesus Christ my Savior died
for human creatures' sin. [Refrain]

4 But tears of grief cannot repay
the debt of love I owe;
Here, Christ, I give myself away
as all that I can do! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Alas! and did my Savior bleed
• Title: Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed (At the Cross)
• Author (refrain): Ralph E. Hudson (1885, alt.)
• Author: Isaac Watts (1707, alt.)
• Refrain First Line: At the cross, at the cross
• Meter: C.M. with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Philippians 2:2-12
  ;
  Galatians 6:14
  ;
  Galatians 2:20
  ;
  Hebrews 12:1-3
• Topic: Faith and Aspiration; Lent; Year A: Passion Sunday; Year B: Passion Sunday; Year C: Passion Sunday; Year C: Proper 6
• Notes: Alternate setting: MARTYRDOM

Tune Information

• Name: HUDSON
• Composer: Ralph E. Hudson (1885)
• Meter: C.M. with refrain
• Key: E♭ Major