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<poem> | |||
I saw one hanging from a tree, | |||
in agony and blood; | |||
who fixed his languid eyes on me, | |||
as near the cross I stood. | |||
Sure, never till my latest breath, | |||
can I forget that look: | |||
it seemed to charge me with his death, | |||
though not a word he spoke. | |||
Alas! I knew not what I did, | |||
but now my tears are vain: | |||
where shall my trembling soul be hid, | |||
For I the Lord have slain! | |||
A second look he gave, that said, | |||
“I freely all forgive: | |||
this blood is for my ransom paid, | |||
I die that thou may live.” | |||
Thus while his death my sin displays | |||
in all its blackest hue, | |||
such is the mystery of grace, | |||
it seals my pardon too! | |||
</poem> | |||
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CPDL #18712:
- Editor: Thurlow Weed (submitted 2009-01-04). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 18 kB Copyright: Personal
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Title: I Saw One Hanging From a Tree
Composer: Thurlow Weed
Lyricist: John Newton
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Hymn Meter: 86. 86 (C.M.)
Language: English
Instruments: a cappella or Keyboard
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Original text and translations
English text
I saw one hanging from a tree,
in agony and blood;
who fixed his languid eyes on me,
as near the cross I stood.
Sure, never till my latest breath,
can I forget that look:
it seemed to charge me with his death,
though not a word he spoke.
Alas! I knew not what I did,
but now my tears are vain:
where shall my trembling soul be hid,
For I the Lord have slain!
A second look he gave, that said,
“I freely all forgive:
this blood is for my ransom paid,
I die that thou may live.”
Thus while his death my sin displays
in all its blackest hue,
such is the mystery of grace,
it seals my pardon too!