Celebrating Grace Hymnal ‎#595

595. At the Cross

1 Alas, and did my Savior bleed,
and did my Sovereign die?
Would He devote that sacred head
for sinners such 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 had 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 Christ the mighty Maker died
for man, the creature's sin. [Refrain]

4 Thus might I hide my blushing face
while Calvary's cross appears,
dissolve my heart in thankfulness,
and melt my eyes to tears. [Refrain]

5 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]

Text Information

• First Line: Alas, and did my Savior bleed
• Title: At the Cross
• Author: Isaac Watts (1707)
• Author (refrain): Ralph E. Hudson (1885)
• Refrain First Line: At the cross
• Meter: CM with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: The Church on Mission: Testimony; Christian Year-Holy Week; Jesus Christ-Cross; Testimony

Tune Information

• Name: HUDSON
• Composer: John Hill Hewitt
• Adapter: Ralph E. Hudson (1885)
• Meter: CM with refrain
• Key: E♭ Major