Reformed Press Hymnal ‎#173

173. Calvary

1 On Calvary's brow my Saviour died,
'Twas there my Lord was crucified;
'Twas on the cross He bled for me,
And purchased there my pardon free.

Chorus:
O Calvary! dark Calvary!
Where Jesus shed His blood for me;
O Calvary! blest Calvary!
'Twas there my Savior died for me.

2 'Mid rending rocks and darkened skies,
My Saviour bows His head and dies;
The opening veil reveals the way
To heaven's joys and endless day. [Chorus]

3 O Jesus, Lord, how can it be,
That Thou shouldst give Thy life for me,
To bear the cross and agony,
In that dread hour on Calvary? [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: On Calv'ry's brow my Saviour died
• Title: Calvary
• Author: W. M'K. Darwood
• Refrain First Line: O Calvary! dark Calvary!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Copyright: © 1886 by Jno. R. Sweney
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [On Calv'ry's brow my Saviour died]
• Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1886 by Jno. R. Sweney
• Notes: Now Public Domain