Favorite Hymns
Blessed Calvary
Words and Music by Avis M. Christiansen
1921
Luke 23:33
"And when they were come to the place,
which is called Calvary, there they crucified him."
I look at the cross upon Calvary,
And oh, what a wonder divine,
To think of the wealth it holds for me,
The riches of Heaven are mine.
Refrain
Blessed Calvary! Precious Calvary!
'Neath thy shadow I'll ever abide.
Blessed Calvary! Precious Calvary!
'Twas there Jesus suffered and died.
I find at the cross blessed victory,
And grace for each step of my way.
To the fount of God's love is flowing free,
And sweeter it grows day by day.
Refrain
Blessed Calvary! Precious Calvary!
'Neath thy shadow I'll ever abide.
Blessed Calvary! Precious Calvary!
'Twas there Jesus suffered and died.
The cross is my hope for eternity,
No merit have I of my own;
The shed blood of Christ my only plea
My trust is in Jesus alone.
Refrain
Blessed Calvary! Precious Calvary!
'Neath thy shadow I'll ever abide.
Blessed Calvary! Precious Calvary!
'Twas there Jesus suffered and died.