The New Century Hymnal ‎#200

200. Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed (At the Cross)

1 Alas! and did my Savior bleed,
and did my Sovereign die?
Would God devote that sacred head
for sinners such as I?

2 Was it for crimes that I have done,
he groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! Grace unknown!
And love beyond degree!

3 Well might the sun in shadows hide,
and shut its glories in,
When Jesus Christ my Savior died
for human creatures' sin.

4 But tears of grief cannot repay
the debt of love I owe;
Here, Christ, I give myself away
as all that I can do!

Text Information

• First Line: Alas! and did my Savior bleed
• Title: Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed (At the Cross)
• Author: Isaac Watts (1707, alt.)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 12:1-3
  ;
  Philippians 2:2-12
  ;
  Galatians 6:14
  ;
  Galatians 2:20
• Topic: Confession of Sin; Good Friday; Lent; Year A: Passion Sunday; Year B: Passion Sunday; Year C: Passion Sunday; Year C: Proper 6
• Notes: Alternate setting: HUDSON

Tune Information

• Name: MARTYRDOM (AVON)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major
• Source: Scottish folk tune