30 At the Cross

1 Alas! and did my Savior bleed, and did my Sov’reign 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 God, the mighty maker, died for His own creature’s sin. (refrain)

4 Thus might I hide my blushing face while His dear cross appears; dissolve my heart in thankfulness, and melt mine eyes to tears. (refrain)

5 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)