The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#790

790. Alas! and Did My Saviour Bleed

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:
O how I love Jesus,
O how I love Jesus,
O how I love Jesus,
Because He first loved me.

Text Information

• First Line: Alas! and did my Savior bleed?
• Title: Alas! and Did My Saviour Bleed
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Refrain First Line: O how I love Jesus
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6. with Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Colossians 1:14
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Jesus Christ: Passion, Redemption, Blood Atonement of
• Notes: In Whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins. Col. 1:14.

Tune Information

• Name: O HOW I LOVE JESUS
• Composer: Anon.
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6. with Ref.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: M.M. 112