Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed (Grace Community Church)

Congregational singing
Grace Community Church - Sun Valley, California
Text: Isaac Watts / Ralph E. Hudson | Tune: HUDSON

Alas! and did my Savior bleed
And did my Sovereign die?
Would He devote that sacred head
For such a worm as I?

At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!

Was it for crimes that I had done
He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! grace unknown!
And love beyond degree!

Refrain

Well might the sun in darkness hide
And shut his glories in,
When Christ, the mighty Maker died,
For man the creature’s sin.

Refrain

But drops of grief can ne’er repay
The debt of love I owe:
Here, Lord, I give my self away
’Tis all that I can do.

Refrain

[williamwei]

Jesus died for my sins. I will do everything I can to glory Him during the rest of my life. Thanks be to the Lord my God and Savior Jesus Christ.

[bruceb]

Beautiful songs l could see all my elders, my mom and dad and all My my brothers and sisters praising the Lord in heaven. What a gloriest day that would be singing in the present of our Lord Jesus Christ.

[thomasmaggio]

I love this song. The contemporary stuff just doesn't touch my heart like this. Lord Jesus, I love you so much! I don't know why you died for this worm, but I praise You forever for doing so! I give myself away, use what's left of this life as You see fit.

[AlexandreVanzeller]

Here, Lord, I give my self away. 'Tis all that I can do... Halleluja!

[Azishome]

I was astonished when our Southern Baptist hymnal changed the words "for such a worm as I" to "a sinner such as I." We all know what kind of worms we were. Thank God He has made provision to change all of that in our lives.

[janelangat]

What a great hymn during this time of COVID-19 to realise that Christ died for me at the cross.

[orettacarter]

Oh what a glorious truths, thank you Lord Jesus for shedding your precious innocent blood for a sinner like me. I love you, praise and honor, glorify your name forever.

[blp]

Yes, It was at the cross for all of us that we first saw the light. Thank you for such a great hymn of the church . Amen

[juanitoviejo]

Pierced to the heart! As an ex-Christian, and an old Welsh-Saxon "white" man, I remember the epoch before WW1 when "we", as a people, could believe such a vision. Unto the third and to the fourth generation, oh stern Father, have mercy upon our gross ignorance!

[andrewm]

In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost, Amen

Glory to Thee for calling me into being. I was born a weak, defenceless child, but Thine angel spread his wings over my cradle to defend me. From birth until now Thy love has illumined my path, and has wondrously guided me towards the light of eternity; from birth until now the generous gifts of Thy providence have been marvellously showered upon me.

I give Thee thanks, with all who have come to know Thee, who call upon Thy Holy Name. Glory to Thee, O God, from age to age! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen

“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
Hebrews 4:12

[adalyransome]

I. ❤. Love. The. Calm. Thank you for speaking to me. Jesus is Jesus. But it. Was. Good the best song 🎧

[timothyolagbemiro]

Great hymn! As Christian first, and indeed, a Baptist, I learnt it as " a sinner such as l". It makes sense. Whether we are described as "a worm such as l", or a fly, it's just a description of our state. We are sinners, and indeed its at the cross that we first saw the light. I enjoyed this tune and learned it at the Baptist High School, Jos, as a student from 1961 to 1966. We enjoyed it when we sang it as Mrs Hall, and Mrs Faw, both wives of our Baptist Missionaries, played in our worship services, on different occasions!

[Chesterbarnes]

Oh thank God for this church and ORGANIST.... the old hymns of the church Amen!!!

[SCR]

Absolutely one of the best hymns ever written!

[janelydia]

One of the Best hymn the evergreen one which makes our hearts
to prick

[andrewwoodford]

Great to hear the deep truths being kept alive. I love hymns but whoever can keep the words but change the rhythm may make them more enjoyed by the next generation....that is a gifting. Thanks so much

[olayinkasanni]

Beautifully rendered. A wonderful hymn. Thanks.💖🌹💓

[garythorington]

Oh to be so blessed to sing these hymns in the Grace Community Church., , When I first saw the light, , brought tears of joy to me!!!

[sharongreene]

Thank you Jesus my Lord. With all of my heart I thank you my Lord.

[dennisjeniffer]

awesome song ...feeling blessed ..may the name of the most high God be exalted.