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Hymn: As on the cross the Saviour hung (FL)

Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book

Date: 1865

Compiler: Alexander Campbell

Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern

First Line: As on the cross the Saviour hung

Topic: Christ/The Crucifixion

Writer: <no first name given> Stennett

Composer:

Meter: CM

Tune:

Hymn Number: 176

Page Number: 109, click to see hymnal pages

Lyics

As on the cross the Saviour hung,

And groan'd, and bled, and died,

He look'd with pity on a wretch

That languish'd by his side.



The dying thief in Jesus saw

A majesty divine;

While scoffing Jews around him stood,

And ask'd him for a sign!



The kingdom, Lord, is thine, he said;

'T is thine o'er men to reign:

Thy wond'rous 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.