Text: | Calvary |
Author: | W. M'K. Darwood |
Tune: | [On Calv'ry's brow my Saviour died] |
Composer: | Jno. R. Sweney |
1 On Calvary's brow my Saviour died,
'Twas there my Lord was crucified;
'Twas on the cross He bled for me,
And purchased there my pardon free.
Chorus:
O Calvary! dark Calvary!
Where Jesus shed His blood for me;
O Calvary! blest Calvary!
'Twas there my Savior died for me.
2 'Mid rending rocks and darkened skies,
My Saviour bows His head and dies;
The opening veil reveals the way
To heaven's joys and endless day. [Chorus]
3 O Jesus, Lord, how can it be,
That Thou shouldst give Thy life for me,
To bear the cross and agony,
In that dread hour on Calvary? [Chorus]
Text Information | |
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First Line: | On Calv'ry's brow my Saviour died |
Title: | Calvary |
Author: | W. M'K. Darwood |
Refrain First Line: | O Calvary! dark Calvary! |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1934 |
Copyright: | © 1886 by Jno. R. Sweney |
Notes: | Now Public Domain |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | [On Calv'ry's brow my Saviour died] |
Composer: | Jno. R. Sweney |
Key: | B♭ Major |
Copyright: | © 1886 by Jno. R. Sweney |
Notes: | Now Public Domain |