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Calvary 78

The Sacred Harp, 2012 Revised Cooper Edition

Composer: Wilson Marion Cooper, 1907
Alto: Miss Emma Payne, 1907
Poet: The Sacred Harp, Revised and Improved, 1907
Meter: Long Meter Half (8,8)
Stanza Poetry Source by First Line
1
I see One hanging on the tree,
It inspires my heart.
My Savior says, "Look unto me,"
It inspires my heart.

(Chorus)
I see One hanging on the tree,, Stanza 1
Chorus
Calvary, Calvary,
There is life for a look at the Crucified,
Calvary, Calvary,
It inspires my heart.
I see One hanging on the tree,, Chorus
2
I love to think of Calvary,
It inspires my heart.
My Savior died on Calvary,
It inspires my heart.

(Chorus)
I see One hanging on the tree,, Stanza 2
3
Today He pleads His wounded side,
It inspires my heart.
Today He points you to the cross,
It inspires my heart.

(Chorus)
I see One hanging on the tree,, Stanza 3
4
By faith I see His bleeding side,
It inspires my heart.
By faith I hear those bitter groans,
It inspires my heart.

(Chorus)
I see One hanging on the tree,, Stanza 4