Author: Isaac Watts; Ralph E. Hudson Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 2,314 hymnals 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 such a one 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 human creatures' 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] Topics: Jesus Christ His Passion; Burdens; God Love and Mercy; Grace, Mercy, and Forgiveness; Jesus Christ His Cross; Joy; Sin Used With Tune: HUDSON
At the Cross