
Author: Isaac Watts; Ralph E. Hudson Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #595 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D First Line: Alas, and did my Savior bleed 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 had 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 Christ the mighty Maker died
for man, the creature's sin. [Refrain]
4 Thus might I hide my blushing face
while Calvary's cross appears,
dissolve my heart in thankfulness,
and melt my eyes to tears. [Refrain]
5 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] Topics: The Church on Mission Testimony; Christian Year-Holy Week; Jesus Christ-Cross; Testimony Languages: English Tune Title: HUDSON
At the Cross