Author: John Newton Hymnal: Hymns of the Christian Life #75 (1936) Hymnal Title: Hymns of the Christian Life Lyrics: 1 I saw One hanging on a tree,
In agony and blood,
Who fixed His languid eyes on me,
As near His cross I stood.
2 Sure, never to my latest breath,
Can I forget that look;
It seemed to charge me with His death,
Though not a word He spoke.
3 Alas! I knew not what I did,
But now my tears are vain;
Where shall my trembling soul be hid,
For I the Lord have slain.
4 A second look He gave, that said,
“I freely all forgive;
This blood is for thy ransom paid;
I die that thou may’st live.”
Topics: Communion Service; Cross (Calvary); Redemption Languages: English Tune Title: [I saw One hanging on a tree]
I Saw One Hanging on a Tree