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Jesus the Crucified

On dark Calvary stands a cruel tree Where Christ the Savior died

Author: H. D. Spear
Tune: [On dark Calvary stands a cruel tree]
Published in 4 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 On dark Calvary
Stands a cruel tree,
Where Christ the Saviour died;
And the love thus shown
Doth for sin atone—
Jesus the Crucified.

Refrain:
O precious cross of Calvary,
Where Christ the Saviour died,
Pouring forth His blood,
A redeeming flood—
Jesus, the Crucified.

2 All my sins I bring
To the cross and cling
Where Christ the Saviour died;
And He speaks release,
Gives my soul sweet peace—
Jesus, the Crucified. [Refrain]

3 On this sacred hill
Precious mem’ries thrill,
Where Christ the Saviour died;
And I count but loss
All, beside the cross—
Jesus the Crucified. [Refrain]

4 Come unto the Lord,
Hear His pard’ning word,
Where Christ the Saviour died;
All your burdens lay
At His feet today—
Jesus, the Crucified. [Refrain]

Source: The Voice of Thanksgiving #11

Author: H. D. Spear

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Text Information

First Line: On dark Calvary stands a cruel tree Where Christ the Savior died
Title: Jesus the Crucified
Author: H. D. Spear
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O precious cross of Calvary
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Media

The Cyber Hymnal #8644
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

Instances

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The Cyber Hymnal #8644

Include 3 pre-1979 instances
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