
Author: Watts Hymnal: Songs of Free Grace #112 (1883) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Alas! and did my Savior bleed? Refrain First Line: I do believe, I now believe Lyrics: 1 Alas! and did my Savior bleed?
And did my Sovereign die?
Would he devote that sacred head
For such a worm as I?
Chorus:
I do believe, I now believe,
That Jesus died for me;
And thro' his blood, his precious blood,
I shall from sin be free.
2 Was it for crimes that I have done
He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! grace unknown!
And love beyond degree. [Chorus]
3 Well might the sun in darkness hide,
And shut his glories in,
When God, the mighty Maker, died
For man, the creature's sin. [Chorus]
4 Thus might I hide my blushing face
While his dear cross appears;
Dissolve my heart in thankfulness,
And melt mine eyes to tears. [Chorus]
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. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Alas! and did my Savior bleed?]
I Do Believe