The Old Story in Song Number Two ‎#143

143. He Died of a Broken Heart

1 Have you heard the story of the cross,
Where Jesus bled and died,
When your doubt was paid by his precious blood
That gushed from his wounded side.

Refrain:
He died of a broken heart for thee,
He died of a broken heart;
O wondrous love! it was for thee,
He died of a broken heart.

2 Have you heard how they placed the crown of thorns
Upon his lovely brow,
When he prayed, “forgive them, O forgive,
They know not what they do?” [Refrain]

3 Have you heard that he saved the dying thief,
When hanging on the tree,
Who looked with pitying eyes and said,
“Dear Lord, remember me?” [Refrain]

4 Have you heard that he looked to heav’n and said,
“’Tis finished”—all for thee?
Have you ever said, “I thank thee, Lord,
For giving thy life for me?” [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Have you heard the story of the cross
• Title: He Died of a Broken Heart
• Author: T. D.
• Refrain First Line: He died of a broken heart for thee
• Publication Date: 1908

Tune Information

• Name: [Have you heard the story of the cross]
• Composer: Thomas Dennis