1. Behold on Calvary - Oh what an agony
Nailed on the shameful tree, Thou didst endure for me,
Thy precious blood was shed to grant mypardon free
Thy life a ransom paid brought me to Thee.
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My Saviour’s love supreme
Didst all my life redeem ;
His praise will be my theme
Through all eternity.
2. Thy lovely face was marred, stained by my sin and pride
And Thou wast set at naught bearing my grief and pain ;
Now freely grace and life flow from Thy pierced side,
That I forevermore with Thee might reign.
3. When Thou didst bear Thy cross, all dear ones turned and fled,
But Thou didst prove to be a true and loyal Friend
Who shares my joys and pain, as Thouhast truly said,
“I’ll be with you until your journey’s end”.
4. They spat upon Thy face, with thorns they crowned Thee King ;
Afflicted and oppressed Thou opened not Thymouth ;
Enchanted by Thy love, Thy praise I’ll ever sing
And follow Thee along the narrow path.
5. The cross Thou didst endure, despising sin and shame,
For Thou didst see with joy a perfect, holy Bride,
Hence I’ve shunned fleeting charms, counting upon Thy Name ;
Lead Thou me to the goal and be my Guide.