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Alas, and did my Savior bleed (Hymn 999) by Ralph Erskine Hudson is composed in the key of E Major, set to 4/4 time signature, with an authentic performance tempo of 88 BPM.

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This arrangement is rated at an Beginner level, featuring authentic harmony across approximately 32 measures.

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Alas, and did my Savior bleed (Hymn 999)

Artist / Composer: Ralph Erskine Hudson

Key E Major

Meter 4/4

Tempo 88 BPM

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Verse 1: Alas, and did my Savior bleed? And did my Sovereign die? Would He devote that sacred head For such a worm as I? Verse 2: Was it for sins that I had done He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! grace unknown! And love beyond degree! Verse 3: Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut His glories in, When Christ, the mighty Maker, died For man, His creature's sin. Verse 4: Thus might I hide my blushing face While His dear cross appears. Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, And melt mine eyes to tears. Verse 5: But drops of grief can ne'er repay The debt of love I owe; Here, Lord, I give myself away, ’Tis all that I can do.

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Alas, and did my Savior bleed (Classic Hymn #999) is a cherished standard of sacred Christian hymnody, classified under Gospel (Redemption). Featuring lyric poetry by Isaac Watts and musical setting by Ralph Erskine Hudson, this arrangement is composed in E Major (4/4 time, 8.6.8.6. with chorus.). Perfectly suited for Sunday worship preludes, offertories, choral anthems, and home devotional practice.

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