He saved others, scorners cried

Verse 1

"He saved others," scorners cried, Beholding Jesus crucified; "Is this the Son of God with power? Lo, in His own afflictive hour, Himself he cannot save."

Verse 2

He was the Son of God with power, He "came unto that very hour;" I'll joy in His reproach and shame, "He savest others;" I'll exclaim, "Himself He could not save."

Verse 3

His agony and bloody sweat, His cross and passion paid my debt; He saved others when he fell, Yet,--who the mystery can tell? Himself, He could not save.

Verse 4

Love, love unthroned the Son of God; Love bruised Him with the Father's rod; Love gave, and love reclaim'd His breath; He saved others by His death; Himself he could not save.

Verse 5

Were Love and Deity at strife? No,--freely He resign'd His life; God freely sent Him from above; Love is of God, for God is love; Himself He could not Save.

Verse 6

Have I hope beyond the grave; 'Tis this, Himself he could not save; Hope full of immortality; He saved others, saved me; Himself He could not save.