The hymn, “At the Cross” was written by Isaac Watts in, and a refrain and tune were added in 1885 by Ralph Hudson. The words are also used in the hymn “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed,” though without the chorus.

This song is a testimony to how you can humility and simplicity to create beautiful lyrics. Whenever you’re writing—whether a story, an essay, or a poem—always keep in mind two things. #1. Who God is, and #2. Who you are. When you keep these thoughts in view, your words will echo this humble attitude.

The post is a bit short today, but I hope you will enjoy the song. Here is the HUDSON tune for “At the Cross,” and here is the MARTYRDOM tune for “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed”. The lyrics are below for you to follow along as you listen.

At the Cross

Verse 1:

Alas! and did my Savior bleed,
And did my Sovereign die!
Would he devote that sacred head
For such a worm 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:

Was it for crimes that I have done,
He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! Grace unknown!
And love beyond degree!

Verse 3:

Well might the sun in darkness hide,
And shut its glories in,
When Christ, the mighty maker, died
For man the creature’s sin.

Verse 4:

Thus might I hide my blushing face
While his dear cross appears;
Dissolve my heart in thankfulness,
And melt mine eyes to tears.

Verse 5:

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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