Author: P. Bilhorn Hymnal: Crowning Glory No. 1 #88 (1890) First Line: Alas! and did my Savior bleed? Refrain First Line: On the cross, on the cross where I first saw my Lord Lyrics: 1 Alas! and did my Savior bleed?
and did my Sov'reign die?
Would He devote that sacred head,
For such a worm as I?
Chorus:
On the cross, on the cross where I first saw my Lord,
And the burden of my heart roll'd away.
It was there by faith I received His word and now I am happy all the day,
2 Was it for crimes that I had done,
He groan'd upon the tree?
Amazing pity! grace unknown!
And love beyond degree! [Chorus]
3 But drops of grief can ne'er repay
the debt of love I owe;
Here, Lord! I give myself to thee,
'Tis all that I can do. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Alas! and did my Savior bleed?]
On the Cross