Author: John Newton Appears in 226 hymnals First Line: I saw One hanging on a tree Refrain First Line: O, can it be, upon a tree the Savior died for me? Lyrics: 1 I saw One hanging on a tree,
In agony and blood;
He fixed His loving eyes on me,
As near His cross I stood.
Chorus:
O, can it be, upon a tree
The Savior died for me?
My soul is thrilled, my heart is filled,
To think He died for me!
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. (Chorus)
3 My conscience felt and owned the guilt,
And plunged me in despair:
I saw my sins His blood had spilt
And helped to nail Him there. (Chorus)
4 A second look He gave, which said,
“I freely all forgive;
This blood is for your ransom paid,
I die that you may live.” (Chorus)
Topics: Christ Sacrifice; Christ Savior; Cross of Christ; Devotional; Christ Sacrifice; Christ Savior; Cross of Christ; Devotional Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24 Used With Tune: [I saw One hanging on a tree] Text Sources: "Praiseworthy"
He Died for Me