| Alas, and did my Savior bleed, And did my Sov'reign die? Would He devote that sacred head For such a worm as I? Chorus: 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 had done He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity, grace unknown, And love beyond degree! 3. Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut his glories in, When Christ the mighty Maker died For man, the creature's sin. 4. Thus might I hide my blushing face While Calvary's 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. Chorus: Isaac Watts Chorus: Ralph E. Hudson photo: from the net |
17 comments:
Beautiful words.
I love this hymn...verse 5 brings the tears...
I just praise God that the sacrifice has been paid for my sins.Halelujah what a Savior.
Singing along. Love this hymn/song!
Love this old hymn, Karin... I am singing along as I read the words... Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Betsy
Thanks for sharing this beautiful hymn with us.
This has been a favorite hymn for ages. Such poignant words that have always gripped my heart at the wonder of His great love for us.
Perfect as we 'do this in remembrance' of Him during this season.
So very beautiful. Thank you Karin for sharing the lyrics of this old favorite.
I'm glad we still sing this beautiful old hymn; it never gets old - because its message will never grow old!
Beautiful hymn... one of my favrites! Thanks for sharing with us!! XOXO ~ Coreen
Ich liebe die Osterzeit und nicht nur wegen den Osterhasen ;-)
Beautiful hymn!
A beautiful hymn!
Hey - I am certainly delighted to find this. cool job!
A beautiful song...especially to be reminded of this week.
Praise God ... singing with you. Also wanted to thank you for uplifting Joshua in prayer.
Blessings,
Bren
One of my favorite hymns and favorite hymn writers.
Amen Sister Karin! I love that hymn! :-)
God bless you and have a great Easter :-)
~Ron
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