Hymnal: Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs
Date: 1843
Compiler: A Campbell/ W Scott/ B W Stone/ J T Johnson
Publisher/Printer: A Campbell
First Line: As on the cross the Saviour hung
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Meter: CM
Tune: Suffield
Hymn Number: Psalm 18 (part I)
Page Number: 027 (part I), 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;
'Tis thine o'er men to reign:
Thy wondrous works thy lordship prove;
These pains thy love proclaim:
Honors divine await thee soon,
A sceptre 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.