The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#933

933. Under an Eastern Sky

1 Under an eastern sky,
Amid a rabble’s cry
A Man went forth to die,
For me, for me.

2 Thorn-crowned His blessed head,
Blood-stained His ev'ry tread;
Cross-laden, on He sped
For me, for me.

3 Pierced His hands and feet,
Three hours o’er Him beat
Fierce rays of noon-tide heat,
For me, for me.

4 Thus wert Thou made all mine;
Lord, make me wholly Thine;
Grant grace and strength divine
To me, to me.

5 In thought and word and deed,
Thy will to do, O lead
My soul, e’en though it bleed,
To Thee, to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Under an eastern sky
• Title: Under an Eastern Sky
• Author: John Long
• Meter: 6.6.6.4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 13:12
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Christian Commission: Edification, Encouragement, Testimony
• Notes: Wherefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people with His own blood, suffered without the gate. Heb. 13:12.

Tune Information

• Name: FOR ME
• Composer: I. H. Meredith, b. 1872
• Meter: 6.6.6.4.
• Key: D♭ Major
• Notes: M.M. 72