Hymnal: The Christian Psalmist
Date: 1848
Compiler: S W Leonard and A D Fillmore
Publisher/Printer: S W Leonard
First Line: As on the cross the Saviour hung
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Meter: CM
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Hymn Number: 45
Page Number: 055, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsAs on the cross the Saviour 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,
'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,
Today your parting soul shall be
With me in Paradise.