One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism ‎#328

328. At the Cross

1 Alas! And did my Savior bleed?
And did my Sov'reign die?
Would He devote that sacred head
For such a one 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 God, 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 Savior 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
• Meter: CM with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Romans 5:8
• Topic: The Celebration of the Gospel Story: Good Friday; Cross; Cross of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Crucifixion; Death of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Redemptive work

Tune Information

• Name: HUDSON
• Composer: Ralph E. Hudson, 1843-1901
• Meter: CM with refrain
• Key: E♭ Major