Hymns for the Living Church ‎#146

146. I Saw One Hanging on a Tree

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.

Refrain:
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. (Refrain)

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. (Refrain)

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.” (Refrain)

Text Information

• First Line: I saw One hanging on a tree
• Title: I Saw One Hanging on a Tree
• Author: John Newton (1779)
• Refrain First Line: O, can it be, upon a tree the Savior died for me?
• Meter: C.M. Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 2:24
• Topic: Christ: Cross of; Christ: Death

Tune Information

• Name: EXCELL
• Composer: Edwin O. Excell (1917)
• Meter: C.M. Ref.
• Key: D Major