Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed

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1. Alas! and did my Savior bleed, and did my Sovereign 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 darkenss 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)

Words by: Isaac Watts;
refrain by Ralph E. Hudson
Music by: Anonymous;
arr. by Ralph E. Hudson
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Story of the hymn "Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed"

First published in 1707 in Watts’ collection "Hymns and Spiritual Songs."

Isaac Watts was a brilliant theologian and poet who transformed Christian worship by introducing hymns that expressed personal faith and emotion, rather than only paraphrasing Scripture. "Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed" is one of his most enduring and beloved hymns, reflecting on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross.

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• This hymn has had a profound effect on generations of Christians.
• It was sung in revivals, churches, and even in private devotionals.
• Fanny Crosby, the famous blind hymn writer, is said to have been moved to deeper faith through this hymn.