Tune: John T. Hocutt, 1959 Words: John T. Hocutt, 1959 Meter: 9s,6s (9,6,9,6) There upon the cross of Calvary Our blessed Savior died; There between two thieves our blessed Lord For us was crucified. Chorus: Oh, His blood was shed that we might live With Him when life is o'er, And upon the clouds of glory ride Safe to that peaceful shore. Oh! He suffered there for guilty man, His life so freely gave, When He paid the debt we could not pay And triumphed o'er the grave. (Chorus)
Great tempo! Often, in the name of trying to be exciting, people take this song way too fast. But one doesn't need to sing fast in order for a song to have impact and excitement.
Even before the video faded in, I knew I could hear Cath Tyler's voice!
This music could conquer the world.
Seeing that it praises the One Who will reign until all His enemies are placed as a footstool for His feet... so it shall.
I have been in very back wood country where they still sing this way in church. MN
Tune: John T. Hocutt, 1959
Words: John T. Hocutt, 1959
Meter: 9s,6s (9,6,9,6)
There upon the cross of Calvary
Our blessed Savior died;
There between two thieves our blessed Lord
For us was crucified.
Chorus:
Oh, His blood was shed that we might live
With Him when life is o'er,
And upon the clouds of glory ride
Safe to that peaceful shore.
Oh! He suffered there for guilty man,
His life so freely gave,
When He paid the debt we could not pay
And triumphed o'er the grave.
(Chorus)
A wonderful song written by a wonderful man
Thank you, I found this very uplifting. I love to watch the leaders who seem to feel the music in their very bodies. God bless us all.
beautiful
Great tempo! Often, in the name of trying to be exciting, people take this song way too fast. But one doesn't need to sing fast in order for a song to have impact and excitement.