The Worshiping Church ‎#512

512. 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 have 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 its glories in,
when Christ, the mighty Maker, died
for his own creature's sin. (Refrain)

4 Thus might I hide my blushing face
while his dear cross appears,
dissolve my heart in thankfulness,
and melt mine eyes to tears. (Refrain)

5 But drops of tears 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, at the cross where I first saw the light
• Meter: C.M.Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 53:4
  ;
  Matthew 27:45
  ;
  Romans 12:1
  ;
  1 Corinthians 1:18
  ;
  Galatians 6:14
• Topic: Commitment; Cross of Christ; Saving Faith; Saving Work of Christ; Testimony; Thankfulness

Tune Information

• Name: HUDSON
• Composer: Ralph E. Hudson (1885)
• Composer (refrain melody): John H. Hewitt (1864)
• Meter: C.M.Ref.
• Key: E♭ Major