Scripture Verse

When they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified Him. Luke 23:33

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: Ma­nie P. Fer­gu­son, 1894 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Manie P. Ferguson (1850–1932)

Lyrics

Fairest of all the earth be­side,
Chiefest of all un­to Thy bride,
Fullness di­vine in Thee I see,
Beautiful Man of Cal­va­ry!

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That Man of Cal­va­ry
Has won my heart from me,
And died to set me free,
Blest Man of Cal­va­ry!

Granting the sin­ner life and peace,
Granting the cap­tive sweet re­lease,
Shedding His blood to make us free,
Merciful Man of Cal­va­ry!

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Giving the gifts ob­tained for men,
Pouring out love be­yond our ken,
Giving us spot­less pu­ri­ty,
Bountiful Man of Cal­va­ry!

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Comfort of all my earth­ly way,
Jesus I’ll meet Thee some sweet day;
Center of glo­ry Thee I’ll see,
Wonderful Man of Cal­va­ry!

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