AT THE CROSS


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




Comments

Karen said…
I love this hymn...verse 5 brings the tears...
April 18, 2011 at 7:40 PM
Ruth Hiebert said…
I just praise God that the sacrifice has been paid for my sins.Halelujah what a Savior.
April 18, 2011 at 7:53 PM
ellen b. said…
Singing along. Love this hymn/song!
April 18, 2011 at 8:15 PM
Betsy Banks Adams said…
Love this old hymn, Karin... I am singing along as I read the words... Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Betsy
April 18, 2011 at 9:43 PM
George said…
Thanks for sharing this beautiful hymn with us.
April 18, 2011 at 10:19 PM
Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful Life said…
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.
April 18, 2011 at 11:17 PM
Anonymous said…
So very beautiful. Thank you Karin for sharing the lyrics of this old favorite.
April 19, 2011 at 6:30 AM
Glenda said…
I'm glad we still sing this beautiful old hymn; it never gets old - because its message will never grow old!
April 19, 2011 at 11:38 AM
Velvet Over Steel said…
Beautiful hymn... one of my favrites! Thanks for sharing with us!! XOXO ~ Coreen
April 19, 2011 at 12:58 PM
Doris Sturm said…
Ich liebe die Osterzeit und nicht nur wegen den Osterhasen ;-)

Beautiful hymn!
April 19, 2011 at 9:05 PM
Anonymous said…
Hey - I am certainly delighted to find this. cool job!
April 20, 2011 at 6:43 PM
Judy said…
A beautiful song...especially to be reminded of this week.
April 20, 2011 at 11:40 PM
Grace on the Narrow Path said…
Praise God ... singing with you. Also wanted to thank you for uplifting Joshua in prayer.
Blessings,
Bren
April 21, 2011 at 6:47 PM
Unknown said…
One of my favorite hymns and favorite hymn writers.
April 21, 2011 at 7:32 PM
Anonymous said…
Amen Sister Karin! I love that hymn! :-)

God bless you and have a great Easter :-)

~Ron
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April 22, 2011 at 9:10 AM
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