Blessed Redeemer / Up Calv’ry’s Mountain One Dreadful Morn / Blessed Redeemer Precious Redeemer [#BlessedRedeemer]
Song based on the Bible verse:
Luke 23:34
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.”
And they divided His garments and cast lots.
Song written by:
Original in English: Avis B. Christiansen
1
Up Calvary’s mountain one dreadful morn
Walked Christ my Savior weary and worn
Facing for sinners death on the cross
That He might save them from endless loss
Blessèd Redeemer Precious Redeemer
Seems now I see Him on Calvary’s tree
Wounded and bleeding for sinners pleading
Blind and unheeding dying for me
2
Father forgive them thus did He pray
E’en while His lifeblood flowed fast away
Praying for sinners while in such woe
No one but Jesus ever loved so
Blessèd Redeemer Precious Redeemer
Seems now I see Him on Calvary’s tree
Wounded and bleeding for sinners pleading
Blind and unheeding dying for me
3
O how I love Him Savior and friend
How can my praises ever find end
Through years unnumbered on Heaven’s shore
My tongue shall praise Him forevermore
Blessèd Redeemer Precious Redeemer
Seems now I see Him on Calvary’s tree
Wounded and bleeding for sinners pleading
Blind and unheeding dying for me