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Author: Isaac Watts; Ralph E. Hudson Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #512 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Scripture: Romans 12:1 First Line: Alas! and did my Savior bleed Refrain First Line: At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light Lyrics: 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 Thus might I hide my blushing face
while his dear cross appears,
dissolve my heart in thankfulness,
and melt mine eyes to tears. (Refrain)
5 But drops of tears can ne'er repay
the debt of love I owe;
here, Lord, I give myself away--
'tis all that I can do! (Refrain)
Topics: Commitment; Cross of Christ; Saving Faith; Saving Work of Christ; Testimony; Thankfulness Languages: English Tune Title: HUDSON
At the Cross