Text:Christ on the Cross
Author:Richard Lee
Tune:AUSTRIA
Composer:F. J. Haydn

542. Christ on the Cross

1 When I view my Saviour bleeding,
For my sins, upon the tree;
Oh, how wondrous!--how exceeding
Great his love appears to me!
Floods of deep distress and anguish,
To impede his labors, came;
Yet they all could not extinguish
Love's eternal, burning flame.

2 Now redemption is completed,
Full salvation is procured;
Death and Satan are defeated,
By the sufferings he endured.
Now the gracious Mediator
Risen to the courts of bliss,
Claims for me, a sinful creature,
Pardon, righteousness, and peace!

3 Sure such infinite affection
Lays the highest claims to mine;
All my powers, without exception,
Should in fervent praises join.
Jesus, fit me for thy service;
Form me for thyself alone;
I am thy most costly purchase,--
Take possession of thine own.

Text Information
First Line: When I view my Saviour bleeding
Title: Christ on the Cross
Author: Richard Lee
Language: English
Publication Date: 1888
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Christ: Advocate; Christ: Agony of; Christ: Crucifixion of (8 more...)
Tune Information
Name: AUSTRIA
Composer: F. J. Haydn
Meter: 8s, 7s. D
Key: F Major or modal



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