
Author: Ralph E. Hudson; Isaac Watts Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #199 (1995) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain First Line: Alas! and did my Savior bleed Refrain First Line: At the cross, at the cross Lyrics: 1 Alas! and did my Savior bleed,
and did my Sovereign die?
Would God devote that sacred head
for sinners such as I?
Refrain:
At the cross, at the cross
where I first found the light,
and the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith
all my fears took flight,
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 shadows hide,
and shut its glories in,
When Jesus Christ my Savior died
for human creatures' sin. [Refrain]
4 But tears of grief cannot repay
the debt of love I owe;
Here, Christ, I give myself away
as all that I can do! [Refrain] Topics: Faith and Aspiration; Lent; Year A Passion Sunday; Year B Passion Sunday; Year C Passion Sunday; Year C Proper 6 Scripture: Philippians 2:2-12 Languages: English Tune Title: HUDSON
Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed (At the Cross)