Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal
Date: 1871
Compiler: Under direction of the Christian Hymn-Book Committee
Publisher/Printer: Bosworth Chase & Hall
First Line: As on the cross the Savior hung
Topic: Christ's Crucifixion
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer: Solon Wilder
Meter: CM
Tune: Bradbury
Hymn Number: 121
Page Number: 050, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsAs on the cross the Savior hung,
And groaned and bled and died;
He looked with pity on a wretch
That languished by his side.
The dying thief in Jesus saw
A majesty divine;
While scoffing Jews around him stood,
And asked him for a sign.
The kingdom, Lord, is thine, he said;
'T is thine o'er men to reign:
Thy wondrous works thy Lordship prove,
These pains thy love proclaim:
Honors divine await thee soon
A scepter and a crown:
With shame thy foes shall yet behold
Thee seated on a throne.
Then gracious Lord, remember me!
Is not forgiveness thine?
My crimes have brought me to thy side--
Thy love brought thee to mine.
His prayer the dying Jesus hears,
And instantly replies,
To-day your parting soul shall be
With me in paradise.