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
LyicsAs 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.