Verse 1
Alas! and did my Savior bleed, And did my Sovereign die? Would He devote that sacred head For sinners such as I?
Chorus
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!
Verse 2
Thy body slain, Sweet Jesus, Thine, And bathed in its own blood While the firm mark Of wrath divine, His Soul in anguish stood.
Verse 3
Was it for crimes that I had done He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! grace unknown! And love beyond degree!
Verse 4
Well might the sun In darkness hide And shut his glories in, When Christ, the mighty Maker died, For man the creature's sin.
Verse 5
Thus might I hide my blushing face While His dear cross appears, Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, And melt my eyes to tears.
Verse 6
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