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[On the cruel cross they nailed Him]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Robert Harkness Tune Key: D Major Incipit: 12365 33223 47655 Used With Text: When He Shed His Blood

Author: R. H. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: On the cruel cross they nailed Him Lyrics: 1 On the cruel cross they nailed Him, There to die in agony; But He gave His life a ransom, Just to set sin’s captives free. Refrain: When He shed His blood, When He shed His blood, Then He ransomed me, For eternity, When He shed His blood. 2 In His love He came to suffer, All the fallen to redeem, Mercy’s offer still is open, Still there’s life in Calv’ry’s stream. [Refrain] 3 In ourselves we merit nothing, All our works must be in vain; Only through the Blood of Jesus, Can we life Eternal gain. [Refrain] 4 What a wonderful salvation! What a depth of love is shown, In the sacrifice of Jesus, In the blood that does atone. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [On the cruel cross they nailed Him]

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When He Shed His Blood

Author: Robert Harkness Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #11935 First Line: On the cruel cross they nailed Him Lyrics: 1 On the cruel cross they nailed Him, There to die in agony; But He gave His life a ransom, Just to set sin’s captives free. Refrain: When He shed His blood, When He shed His blood, Then He ransomed me For eternity, When He shed His blood. 2 In His love He came to suffer, All the fallen to redeem; Mercy’s offer still is open, Still there’s life in Calvary’s stream. [Refrain] 3 In ourselves we merit nothing, All our works must be in vain; Only through the blood of Jesus, Can we life eternal gain. [Refrain] 4 What a wonderful salvation! What a depth of love is shown, In the sacrifice of Jesus, In the blood that does atone. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [On the cruel cross they nailed Him]

When He Shed His Blood

Author: R. H. Hymnal: Alexander's Gospel Songs #63 (1908) First Line: On the cruel cross they nailed Him Lyrics: 1 On the cruel cross they nailed Him, There to die in agony; But He gave His life a ransom, Just to set sin’s captives free. Refrain: When He shed His blood, When He shed His blood, Then He ransomed me, For eternity, When He shed His blood. 2 In His love He came to suffer, All the fallen to redeem, Mercy’s offer still is open, Still there’s life in Calv’ry’s stream. [Refrain] 3 In ourselves we merit nothing, All our works must be in vain; Only through the Blood of Jesus, Can we life Eternal gain. [Refrain] 4 What a wonderful salvation! What a depth of love is shown, In the sacrifice of Jesus, In the blood that does atone. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [On the cruel cross they nailed Him]

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Robert Harkness

1880 - 1961 Person Name: R. H. Author of "When He Shed His Blood" in Alexander's Gospel Songs After attending a revival meeting by Reuben Torrey and Charles M. Alexander, Harkness became Alexander’s pianist. He came to Christ shortly thereafter (on a bicycle, he said), and made several round the world tours with Torrey and Alexander. Harkness was especially well known for his program The Music of the Cross, and as the author of correspondence courses in hymn playing. He wrote over 2,000 hymns and Gospel songs in his lifetime. (hymntime.com/tch)