DogwoodNC Hymns-From Calvary a Cry Was Heard

From Calvary a Cry Was Heard

(An arranged hymn)

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2015, DNH arranged
Words: J. W. Cunningham, 1824
Tune: HAMBURG (When I Survey the Wondrous Cross), Lowell Mason, 1824

Scripture reference

And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying,
"Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?", that is, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
(Matthew 27:46)

Words

1. From Calvary a cry was heard
A bitter and heartrending cry:
Our Saviour's ev'ry mournful word
Spoke of his soul's deep agony.

2. A horror of great darkness fell
On Christ, the spotless holy One!
And all the swarming hosts of hell
Conspired to tempt God's only Son.

3. Lord! on your cross I fix my eyes;
If e'er I lose its strong control,
O! let that dying, piercing cry,
Melt and reclaim my wand'ring soul.