The Voice of Praise ‎#381

381. I saw One hanging on a tree

1 I saw One hanging on a tree,
In agony and blood,
Who fixed his languid eyes on me
As near the cross I stood.

2 Sure, never, till my latest breath,
Can I forget that look:
It seemed to charge me with his death,
Though not a word he spoke.

3 Alas! I knew not what I did,
But now my tears are vain;
Where shall my trembling soul be hid,
For I the Lord have slain.

4 A second look he gave, that said,
I freely all forgive;
This blood is for thy ransom paid;
I did, that thou may'st live.

Text Information

• First Line: I saw One hanging on a tree
• Author: Newton
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Topic: The Christian System: Atonement; View of Calvary

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