Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; Ralph E. Hudson, 1843-1901 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #264 (2001) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: African American Heritage Hymnal First Line: Alas! And did my Savior bleed? Refrain First Line: As the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light Lyrics: 1 Alas! and did my Savior bleed,
And did my Sovereign die?
Would He devote that sacred head
For such a one as I?
Refrain:
At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away -
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!
2 Was it for crimes that I have done
He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! Grace unknown!
And love beyond degree! [Refrain]
3 Well might the sun in darkness hide,
And shut His glories in,
When God, the mighty Maker, died
For man the creature's sin. [Refrain]
4 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! [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ His Blood; Jesus Christ His Cross Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18 Languages: English Tune Title: HUDSON
At the Cross