At the Cross Hymn

Verse 1

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Alas! and did my Savior bleed and did my Sovereign die?
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Would He devote that sacred head for sinners such as I?

Refrain

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At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light,
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And the burden of my heart rolled away,
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It was there by faith I received my sight,
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And now I am happy all the day!

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Thy body slain, sweet Jesus, Thine-and bathed in its own blood-
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While the firm mark of wrath divine, His Soul in anguish stood.
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Was it for crimes that I had done he groaned upon the tree?
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Amazing pity! grace unknown! And love beyond degree!
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Well might the sun in darkness hide and shut his glories in,
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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,
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Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, and melt my eyes to tears.
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But drops of grief can ne'er repay the debt of love I owe:
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Here, Lord, I give myself away 'tis all that I can do.