The New Church Hymnal ‎#422

422. At the Cross

1 Alas! And did my Savior bleed?
And did my Sovereign die?
Would He devote that sacred head
For sinners such as I?

Refrain:
At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!

2 Was it for crimes that I have done
He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! Grace unknown!
And love beyond degree! [Refrain]

3 Well might the sun in darkness hide,
And shut its glories in,
When Christ, the mighty Maker, died
For his own creature's sin. [Refrain]

4 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! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Alas! And did my Savior bleed?
• Title: At the Cross
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Author (refrain): Ralph E. Hudson
• Refrain First Line: At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: Christ: Suffering; The Christian Life: Testimony; Communion; Cross

Tune Information

• Name: [Alas! And did my Savior bleed?]
• Composer: Ralph E. Hudson
• Key: E♭ Major