Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2,306 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:1 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?
2 Was it for crimes that I have done,
he groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity, grace unknown,
and love beyond degree!
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.
4 Thus might I hide my blushing face
while his dear cross appears;
dissolve my heart in thankfulness,
and melt mine eyes to tears.
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.
Topics: Grace of Christ; Grief; Jesus Christ Suffering; Lord’s Supper; Surrender Used With Tune: MARTYRDOM
Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed?