Joy to the World ‎#82

82. For Me

1 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:
Jesus died for you,
Jesus died for me,
Yes, Jesus died for all mankind,
Bless God, salvation's free.

2 Was it for crimes that I have done,
He groan'd upon the tree?
Amazing pity! grace unknown!
And love beyond degree! [Chorus]

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. [Chorus]

4 Thus might I hide my blushing face
While his dear cross appears;
Dissolve my heart in thankfulness,
And melt mine eyes to tears. [Chorus]

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]

Text Information

• First Line: Alas! and did my Savior bleed?
• Title: For Me
• Refrain First Line: Jesus died for you
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1879

Tune Information

• Name: [Alas! and did my Savior bleed]
• Composer: S. J. Vail
• Key: B♭ Major