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1 As on the cross the Savior hung,
And wept, and bled, and dy'd,
He pour'd salvation on a wretch
That languish'd at his side.

2 His crimes with inward grief and shame,
The penitent confess'd;
Then turn'd his dying eyes to Christ,
And thus his prayer address'd:

3 "Jesus, thou son and heir of heaven,
"Thou spotless lamb of God,
"I see thee bath'd in sweat and tears,
"And welt'ring in thy blood.

4 "Yet quickly, from these scenes of woe
"In triumph thou shalt rise,
"Burst thro' the gloomy shades of death,
"And shine above the skies.

5 "Amid the glories of that world,
"Dear Savior, think on me;
"And in the vict'ries of thy death,
Let me a sharer be."

6 His prayer the dying Jesus hears,
And instantly replies,
"To-day thy parting soul shall be
With me in Paradise."

The Minstrel of Zion: a book of religious songs, accompanied with appropriate music, chiefly original #28 (1845)

The Little Seraph: in seven character notes, for churches and Sunday-schools #33 (1874)

The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (New ed. thoroughly rev. and much enl.) #9 (1854)

The Sacred Harp: the best collection of sacred songs, hymns, odes, and anthems ever offered the singing public for general use (1991 rev.) #44 (1991)

Hymns, Selected and Original: for public and private worship (1st ed.) #206 (1828)

A Selection of Hymns: from the best authors, intended to be an appendix to Dr. Watt's psalms and hymns. (1st Am. ed.) #LXXX (1792)