Lyrics:
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?
Was it for sins that I had done
He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity, grace unknown
And love beyond degree
CHORUS
My God, why would You shed Your blood
So pure and undefiled
To make a sinful one like me
Your chosen, precious child?
VERSE 2
Well might the sun in darkness hide
And shut His glories in
When Christ, the mighty Maker, died
For man, the creature’s, sin
Thus might I hide my blushing face
While His dear cross appears
Dissolve my heart in thankfulness
And melt my eyes to tears
Original words by Isaac Watts, music and add. words by Bob Kauflin. © 1997 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org
Themes: Cross, Indwelling Sin, Jesus Christ, The Christian Life
Scripture References: Isaiah 53:10-11, Acts 20:28, 1 Timothy 1:12-16,
Liturgical Elements: Confession of Sin, Lament
Related: Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed? (Traditional),Que dor! O soberano Rei seu sangue foi verter,,Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed? (Traditional)
Translations:
German
Portuguese
