Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs ‎#237

237. Song of Sacrifice (Peterborough)

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

2 Why did He drink the bitter cup
Of sorrow, pain and woe?
Why on the cross be lifted up?
Because He loved me so!

Text Information

• First Line: Was it for crimes that I had done
• Title: Song of Sacrifice (Peterborough)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Notes: COMPOSITE HYMN: Author credited as "various authors." Stanza 1 is stanza 2 of Alas, and did my savior bleed? by Isaac Watts. Stanza 2 is stanza 2 of Why did my Savior come to earth by J. G. Dailey.

Tune Information

• Name: PETERBOROUGH
• Composer: Ralph Harrison (1791)
• Arranger: C. A. Roberts
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Arr. © 2011 C. A. Roberts