Alas! and did my Saviour bleed, 
and did my Sovereign die? 
Would he devote that sacred head 
for such a worm 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. 

Was it for sins that I had done, 
he groaned upon the tree? 
Amazing pity! Grace unknown! 
And love beyond degree! 
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Well might the sun in darkenss hide, 
and shut its glories in, 
when Christ, the mighty maker, died 
for man, the creature's sin. 
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Thus might I hide my blushing face 
while his dear cross appears; 
dissolve my heart in thankfulness, 
and melt mine eyes to tears. 
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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. 
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