Alas And Did My Savior Bleed At The Cross Lyrics

"Alas! And Did My Savior Come" is a powerful hymn by Isaac Watts that brings us face to face with the profound sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. The lyrics reflect the awe and gratitude we feel as we remember that Christ, the Sovereign King, laid down His life for sinners like us. This song serves as a reminder of God's incredible love and the joy we find in His sacrifice, which brings forgiveness and freedom. Bible Verse Inspiration: John 15:13 (NIV) "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." Just as this verse speaks of the ultimate act of love, the hymn echoes the same message, celebrating the selfless love of Jesus who died for us so that we may live.

CHRISTIAN SONGS LYRICS WITH GUITAR CHORDS

4/27/20251 min read

Alas! And Did My Savior Come
(Isaac Watts)

[Verse 1]
G D
Alas! and did my Savior bleed
C G
And did my Sovereign die?
G D
Would He devote that sacred head
C G
For sinners such as I?

[Chorus]
G D
At the cross, at the cross
C G
Where I first saw the light
G D
And the burden of my heart rolled away
C G
It was there by faith I received my sight
G D
And now I am happy all the day

[Verse 2]
G D
Was it for crimes that I had done
C G
He groaned upon the tree?
G D
Amazing pity! grace unknown!
C G
And love beyond degree!

[Chorus]
G D
At the cross, at the cross
C G
Where I first saw the light
G D
And the burden of my heart rolled away
C G
It was there by faith I received my sight
G D
And now I am happy all the day

[Verse 3]
G D
Well might the sun in darkness hide
C G
And shut its glories in,
G D
When Christ, the mighty Maker, died
C G
For man the creature's sin.

[Chorus]
G D
At the cross, at the cross
C G
Where I first saw the light
G D
And the burden of my heart rolled away
C G
It was there by faith I received my sight
G D
And now I am happy all the day