Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) #277 (1928) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Alas! and did my Savior bleed Lyrics: 1 Alas! and did my Savior bleed,
And did my Sov'reign die,
Would He devote that sacred head
For sinners such as I?
2 Was it for crimes that I had done
He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity, grace unknown,
And love beyond degree.
3 Well might the sun in darkness hide,
And shut His glories in,
When God, the mighty Maker, died
For man, the creature's sin.
4 Thus might I hide my blushing face
While His dear cross appears,
Dissolve my heart in thankfulness,
And melt mine eyes to tears.
5 But drops of grief can ne'er repay
The debt of love I owe;
Here, Lord, I give myself away,
'Tis all that I can do. Topics: Spiritual Songs Easter Languages: English Tune Title: [Alas! and did my Savior bleed]
Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed?