Indexes for The Sacred Harp, 2025 Edition

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132 Sinner’s Friend

Words: Isaac Watts, 1709, alt. Martin Madan, 1760

Music: Arr. J. P. Rees, 1870. Alto W. M. Cooper, 1902

Meter: Long Meter Half (8,8)

He dies! the friend of sinners dies!
And He died on the cross for sinners,
Lo! Salem’s daughters weep around!
And He died on the cross for sinners.

[chorus]
I love my Lord, for He first loved me,
And He died on the cross for sinners.