The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) ‎#149

149. He Will Remember Me

1 When on the cross of Calv’ry
The Lord was crucified;
The mob stood ’round about Him
And mocked until He died.
Two thieves were nailed beside Him
To share the agony.
But one of them cried out to Him,
"O Lord, remember me.”

Refrain:
Will the Lord remember me,
When I am called to go?
When I have crossed death’s chilly sea,
Will He His love there show?
O, yes, He heard my feeble cries,
From bondage set me free.
And when I reach the pearly gates,
He will remember me.

2 O, what a shame to kill Him
There on that rugged cross;
But such a death was needed
To rescue all the lost.
His blood was made a ransom
To set the captives free,
I know that I’m included, and
He will remember me. [Refrain]

3 At His dear feet I’m kneeling,
My sins I now confess;
I bow in deep repentance,
My soul He’ll surely bless.
My blinded eyes He opens
So that the light I see,
And when I reach the pearly gates,
He will remember me. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When on the cross of Calv'ry
• Title: He Will Remember Me
• Author: Eugene M. Bartlett
• Refrain First Line: Will the Lord remember me
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Topic: Assurance; Atonement; Cross; Salvation

Tune Information

• Name: [When on the cross of Calv'ry]
• Composer: Eugene M. Bartlett
• Incipit: 55654 35
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Arr. © 1976 Albert E. Brumley & Sons