Words for the “Music For Eastertide” CD, Steve Savage

(savage.sd@gmail.com)
1. Alas and Did My Savior Bleed? (Isaac Watts)

Alas and did my Savior bleed, and did my sovereign die?

Would He devote that sacred Head for sinners such as I?

Was it for sins that I have done He suffered on the tree?

Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond, beyond degree

Well might the sun in darkness hide and shut his glories in
When Christ the great Redeemer died, for we fallen creature’s sin

Thus might I hide my blushing face while His dear cross appears,
Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, and melt mine eyes to tears

But drops of grief can ne’er repay the debt of love I owe; here,
Lord, I give my self away – tis all, tis all that I can do

3. How Deep the Father’s Love For Us (Stuart Townend)

How deep the Father’s love for us, how vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son, to make a wretch His treasure

How great the pain of searing loss, the Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One, bring many sons to glory

Behold the Man upon a cross, my sin upon His shoulders

Ashamed I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers

It was my sin that held Him there, until it was accomplished

His dying breath has brought me life; I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything, no gifts, now power, no wisdom

But I will boast in Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection

Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer

But this I know with all my heart, His wounds have paid my ransom

4. O Sacred Head Now Wounded (Latin 12th century, German P. Gerhardt, tr. J.W.
Alexander)

O sacred Head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down
Now scornfully surrounded, with thorns, Thy only crown
How art Thou pale with anguish, with sore abuse and scorn?
How does that visage languish which once was bright as morn?

What Thou, My Lord, have suffered was all for sinner’s gain
Mine, mine was the transgression, but Thine the deadly pain
Lo, here I fall, my Savior! ‘Tis I deserve Thy place
Look on me with Thy favor, Vouch-safe to me Thy grace

What language shall I borrow to thank Thee, dearest friend?

For this Thy dying sorrow, Thy pity without end?
O make me Thine forever; and should I fainting be
Lord, let me never; never outlive my love for Thee

6. Christ The Lord Is Risen Today (Charles Wesley)

 Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens and earth reply. Alleluia!

Live again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Dying once, He all doth save, Alleluia! Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!

Loves redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight the battle won. Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids Him rise, Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise. Alleluia!

Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! Praise eternal as His love. Alleluia!
Praise Him, all ye heavenly host, Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!

7. I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Samuel Medley)

I know that my Redeemer lives; what joy the blest assurance gives!
He lives, He lives, who once was dead; He lives, my everlasting Head

He lives to bless me with His love; He lives to plead for me above

He lives, my hungry soul to feed; He lives, to help in time of need

He lives, and grants me daily breath; He lives, and I shall conquer death
He lives, my future to prepare; He lives, to bring me safely there

He lives, all glory to His Name; He lives, my Savior still the same
What joy the blest assurance gives; I know that my Redeemer lives!

8. Jesus Lives and So Shall I (Christian Gellert, tr P. Schaff)

Jesus lives, and so shall I: Death, thy sting is gone forever!

He for me hath deigned to die, lives the bands of death to sever
He shall raise me from the dust: Jesus is my hope and trust

Jesus lives and reigns supreme, and His kingdom still remaining
I shall also be with Him, ever living, ever reigning
God has promised – be it must: Jesus is my hope and trust

Jesus lives and by His grace, victory o’er my passions giving

I will cleanse my heart and ways, ever to His glory living
Me He raises from the dust: Jesus is my hope and trust

Jesus lives – I know full well, naught from Him my heart can sever
Life nor death nor powers of hell, joy nor grief hence-forth forever
None of all His saints is lost: Jesus is my hope and trust

Jesus lives – and death is now but my entrance into glory

Courage, then, my soul, for thou hast a crown of life before thee
Thou shalt find thy hopes were just: Jesus is my hope and trust
9. He Is Risen From the Dead (Steve Savage)

On the cross He bore our sins, He was made the curse for us
Suffered all the shame and pain, that we might live again
He is risen from the dead, He is alive, He lives forever
Temple curtain ripped in twain, ripped in half from top to bottom

Women came at break of day, found the stone was rolled away
Saw His grave clothes where they lay, then heard the joyous news
He is risen from the dead, “He is alive, He lives forever”
Where O death is now thy sting,” He arose – the grave could not hold Him

Seen by women, then the twelve, and then by hundreds more

By their witness we can know, He rose as He had said
He is risen from the dead – doubts dispelled – questions answered
“Go and tell” His last command, spread the gospel of salvation

Now He rules at God’s right hand, His kingdom that shall never end
From every tongue, from every land, His children now He calls
He is risen from the dead, Lord of lords, King of all kings
Now to Him alone belongs, authority in earth and heaven

He sends His spirit unto us, calls us each by name

The gift of grace He bought for us, now is ours to claim
He is risen from the dead, He in us and we in Him
His law is written on our hearts, with faith and love and hope and courage

Then someday with trumpet blare, we shall meet Him in the air
The dead in Christ shall rise with us, to give un-ending praise
He is risen from the dead, He is alive, He lives forever
He shall surely come again, and share His live with endless measure

He is risen from the dead. He is risen from the dead!

He is risen from the dead, this we know is true
He is risen from the dead. He is risen from the dead. He is risen from the dead

10. Amazing Grace (John Newton)

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound – that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now I’m found, was blind but now I see

Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear, the hour I first believed

The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures

Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come

‘Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home

When we’ve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise then when we’d first begun
11. All Creatures of Our God and King (Francis of Assisi, tr. W.H.Draper)

All creatures of our God and King, lift up you voice and with us sing, Alleluia, Alleluia
Thou burning sun with golden beam, thou silver mood with softer gleam,
O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

Thou rushing wind that art so strong; ye clouds that sail in heaven along, O praise Him,
Alleluia
Thou rising morn in praise rejoice, ye lights of evening find a voice
O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

Thou flowing water pure and clear, make music for the Lord to hear, Alleluia, Alleluia
Thou fire so masterful and bright, that givest man both warmth and light
O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

Let all things their Creator bless, and worship Him in humbleness. O praise Him, Alleluia
Praise, praise the Father praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three in One
O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

12. Wedding Song (Steve Savage based on Numbers 6, Genesis 1-2, Ephesians 5)

May the Lord bless you and keep you, make His Face shine upon you
May He always be gracious to you, to you my friends
May the Lord bless you and keep you, always turn His face towards you
May He bring you His perfect peace, in all you do?

When God created man, in His image they did stand

Male and female in his plan. Very image of God

May the Lord bless you and keep you, make His Face shine upon you
May He always be gracious to you, to you my friends
May the Lord bless you and keep you, always turn His face towards you
May He bring you His perfect peace, in all you do

Thus each one shall leave their home, what was two shall one become
Christ and Church their image bears, by the grace of God

May the Lord bless you and keep you, make His Face shine upon you
May He always be gracious to you, to you my friends
May the Lord bless you and keep you, always turn His face towards you
May He bring you His perfect peace, in all you do, …My friends

13. Tonight (J.J. Heller)

Love, you are lovely, you have put the stars to shame
I have lost my senses, and you’re the one to blame
Bluer than the sky above, closer than my skin
Tonight our life begins

Now we are dancing, we spin like falling leaves

Hold me tighter darling, I never want to leave
As we move across the floor it’s starting to sink in
Tonight our life begins

You are mine beloved, and I am yours to keep

Take my heart forever, you have captured me
God is singing over us, we hear it in the wind
Tonight our life begins