On Calvary's brow my Savior died

William McKendree Darwood (circa 1835-1914)

4 Verses Atonement & Redemption Calvary's Sacrifice

Verse 1

On Calvary's brow my Savior died ' Twas there my Lord was crucified; ' Twas on the cross He bled for me, And purchased there my pardon free.

Chorus

O Calvary! Dark Calvary! Where Jesus shed His blood for me; O Calvary! Blest Calvary! ' Twas there my Savior died for me.

Verse 2

' Mid rending rocks and darkening skies My Savior bows His head and dies; The opening veil reveals the way To life divine and endless day.

Verse 3

O Jesus, Lord, how can it be That Thou shouldst give Thy life for me, To bear the cross and agony In that dread hour on Calvary!