Stirring arrangement of He Died for Me, perfect for
offertory or other church special
1. I saw One hanging on a tree,
In agony and blood;
He fixed His languid eyes on me,
As near His cross I stood.
2. Sure, never, till my latest breath,
Can I forget that look:
It seemed to charge me with His death,
Tho’ not a word He spoke.
3. My conscience felt and owned the guilt,
And plunged me in despair;
I saw my sins His blood had spilt
And h...(+)
Stirring arrangement of He Died for Me, perfect for
offertory or other church special
1. I saw One hanging on a tree,
In agony and blood;
He fixed His languid eyes on me,
As near His cross I stood.
2. Sure, never, till my latest breath,
Can I forget that look:
It seemed to charge me with His death,
Tho’ not a word He spoke.
3. My conscience felt and owned the guilt,
And plunged me in despair;
I saw my sins His blood had spilt
And helped to nail Him there.
4. 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.
5. A second look He gave, which said,
“I freely all forgive:
“This blood is for thy ransom paid,
“I die that thou may’st live.”
Chorus: Oh, can it be, upon a tree
The Savior died for me?
My soul is thrilled, My heart is filled,
To think He died for me!
Update: I made another arrangement of it in December
2021, somehow forgetting that I'd already arranged the
piece. So, now you've got two arrangements to pick
from!
