Worship and Rejoice ‎#258

258. At the Cross

1 Alas! and did my Savior bleed,
and did my Sovereign 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 Christ, the mighty Maker, died
for his own 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 (refrain): Ralph E. Hudson, 1843-1901
• Author (verses): Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Refrain First Line: At the cross, at the cross
• Meter: C.M.Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003
• Scripture:
  Galatians 6:14
  ;
  Isaiah 53:4
  ;
  1 Corinthians 1:18
  ;
  Romans 12:1
  ;
  John 1:1-2
  ;
  1 John 3:1
  ;
  Matthew 27:45
• Topic: Grace Through Faith
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: HUDSON
• Composer (verses): Ralph E. Hudson, 1843-1901
• Composer (refrain): John H. Hewitt, 1801-1890
• Meter: C.M.Ref.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain