Melodies of Love ‎#77

77. The Death of Jesus

1 Jesus loved my soul so well
That He came and died for me,
Suffered more than tongue can tell,
Poured His blood out on the tree;
He was willing to be slain,
Bear the guilt of all the lost,
Took upon Him ev'ry sin,
Died and paid the awful cost.

Refrain:
O how sad was that great day,
When my blessed Savior did,
When they crowned His head with thorns,
When they pierced His side,
When they nailed His precious hands
And His feet to the tree,
What an awful death He died,
Died for you and me.

2 he was beaten bruised and killed
And He murmured not a word,
Carried His cross up the hill
Where they crucified my Lord;
Drove the nails in His dear hands,
Put the thorn crown on His head,
Pierced His side, with cruel spears,
Scofed and mocked till He was dead. [Refrain]

3 Then they laid Him in the tomb,
Rolled a stone against the door,
but He broke the bonds of death
And the grave held Him no more;
He ascended up to God,
And He sits there on His throne,
Interceding for us all,
He can save and He alone. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus loved my soul so well
• Title: The Death of Jesus
• Author: E. M. Bartlett
• Refrain First Line: O how sad was the day
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1962
• Copyright: © 1940, by Stamps-Baxter Music and Ptg. Co. in "Super Specials"

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus loved my soul so well]
• Composer: E. M. Bartlett
• Key: A♭ Major