SA Song Book 130

1.
Others he saved, himself he cannot save,
Railed they against him on the cross above;
They were the bondsmen by their pride enslaved:
He was the freeman, bound alone by love.

2.
Others he saved, himself he cannot save;
He was the shepherd, dying for his sheep.
No man can take it, but his life he gave,
From death returning, all his own to keep.

3.
Others he saved, himself he would not save,
Though hosts of angels waited his command;
He marched to victory through an open grave,
Flung wide life’s portals with his mighty hand.

4.
Others he saved, himself he did not save;
Lonely, forsaken, our sinbearer he,
Love to the utmost for my soul he gave;
Lord, by that love I bind myself to thee.