When they came to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him.
Luke 23:33
Words: Avis M. Christiansen, 1921. Some hymnals give the author as Christian B. Anson, Christian’s pseudonym.
Music: Lance B. Latham (🔊 pdf nwc).
I look at the cross upon Calvary,
And oh, what a wonder divine,
To think of the wealth it holds for me—
The riches of Heaven are mine.
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Blessèd Calvary! Precious Calvary!
’Neath thy shadow I’ll ever abide.
Blessèd Calvary! Precious Calvary!
’Twas there Jesus suffered and died.
I find at the cross blessèd victory,
And grace for each step of my way.
The fount of God’s love is flowing free,
And sweeter it grows day by day.
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The cross is my hope for eternity,
No merit have I of my own;
The shed blood of Christ my only plea—
My trust is in Jesus alone.
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