At Calvary

By William R. Newell

Lyrics

1. Years I spent in vanity and pride,
Caring not my Lord was crucified,
Knowing not it was for me He died on Calvary.

Refrain:
Mercy there was great and grace was free,
Pardon there was multiplied to me,
There my burdened soul found liberty–
At Calvary.

2. By God's Word at last my sin I learned–
Then I trembled at the Law I'd spurned,
Till my guilty soul imploring turned to Calvary.

3. Now I've giv'n to Jesus ev'rything,
Now I gladly own Him as my King,
Now my raptured soul can only sing of Calvary.

4. O the love that drew salvation's plan!
O the grace that brought it down to man!
O the mighty gulf that God did span at Calvary.

Bible Reference

Hebrews 9:22

About This Hymn

The hymn "At Calvary," written by William R. Newell in 1895, is a heartfelt expression of the believer’s gratitude for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. Newell emphasizes the cleansing power of Christ’s blood and the peace that comes from trusting in His atoning work. The lyrics reflect deep biblical truths, such as the necessity of Christ’s shed blood for forgiveness as taught in Hebrews 9:22, and the healing that believers find through His wounds, as explained in Isaiah 53:5 and 1 Peter 2:24. This hymn has been a source of comfort and encouragement to countless Christians, reminding them of the cost of their salvation and the new life available through Christ’s sacrifice at Calvary.