The New Christian Hymnal ‎#78

78. On Calvary's Brow

1 On Calvary's brow my Savior died,
'Twas there my Lord was crucified;
'Twas on the cross He bled for me,
And purchased there my pardon free.

Chorus:
O Calvary! dark Calvary!
Where Jesus shed His blood for me;
O Calvary! blest Calvary!
'Twas there my Savior died for me.

2 'Mid rending rocks and dark'ning skies,
My Savior bows His head and dies;
The opening vail reveals the way
To heaven's joys and endless day. [Chorus]

3 O Jesus, Lord, how can it be,
That Thou shouldst give Thy life for me,
To bear the cross and agony,
In that dread hour on Calvary! [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: On Calvary's brow my Savior died
• Title: On Calvary's Brow
• Author: Rev. W. M'K Darwood
• Refrain First Line: O Calvary! dark Calvary!
• Meter: L M with Chorus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Cross
• Copyright: Copyright 1918. Renewal. Hope Pub. Co. owner
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: CALVARY
• Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
• Meter: L M with Chorus
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright 1918. Renewal. Hope Pub. Co., owner
• Notes: Now Public Domain