Author: John Newton Hymnal: Favorite Hymns of Praise #334 (1967) Hymnal Title: Favorite Hymns of Praise First Line: I saw One hanging on a tree Refrain First Line: Oh, can it be, upon a tree Lyrics: 1 I saw One hanging on a tree,
In agony and blood;
He fixed His loving eyes on me,
As near His cross I stood.
Chorus:
Oh, can it be, upon a tree
The Savior died for me?
My soul is thrilled,
My heart is filled,
To think He died for me!
2 Sure, never to my latest breath,
Can I forget that look;
It seemed to charge me with His death,
Though not a word He spoke. (Chorus)
3 My conscience felt and owned the guilt,
And plunged me in despair:
I saw my sins His blood had spilt
And helped to nail Him there. (Chorus)
4 Alas! I knew not what I did,
But now my tears are vain:
Where shall my trembling soul be hid?
For I the Lord have slain. (Chorus)
5 A second look He gave, which said,
“I freely all forgive;
This blood is for thy ransom paid,
I die that thou may'st live.” (Chorus) Topics: Christ Sacrifice; Christ Savior; Cross of Christ; Devotional; Christ Sacrifice; Christ Savior; Cross of Christ; Devotional Languages: English Tune Title: [I saw One hanging on a tree]
He Died for Me