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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
VERSES ON TEXTS: OUR SUBSTITUTE, ISA. 53, 6, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poet's Biography
First Line: On thee the lord
Last Line: That it might never fall on me.
Subject(s): Jesus Christ - Suffering & Sacrifice
First Line: On thee the lord
Last Line: That it might never fall on me.
Subject(s): Jesus Christ - Suffering & Sacrifice
On Thee the Lord
My mighty sins hath laid;
And against Thee Jehovah's sword
Flashed forth its fiery blade.
The stroke of justice fell on Thee,
That it might never fall on me.
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