Scripture Verse

Every one…when he looketh…shall live. Numbers 21:8

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: Will­iam W. Rhoads, in Sal­va­tion Ech­oes (Al­li­ance, Ohio: Ralph E. Hud­son, 1882 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Rhoads (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

One look at the cross on Calvary’s mount,
Where Christ the Re­deem­er suffered and died,
Will satisfy all who look and abide—
Our Je­sus was cru­ci­fied.

Refrain

One look at the cross on Calvary’s brow,
Will satisfy all; oh, look to it now!
One look at the cross, re­demp­tion will give!
Oh, look to it now! with joy and live!

One look at the cross sufficient will be
To save thee from sin, and set thy soul free;
The promise is: “Look, and only be­lieve,
And mercy thou shalt receive.”

Refrain

Then look at the cross, O burdened of soul!
Where floweth the blood and maketh thee whole;
That one look of faith to Calvary’s brow,
Will bring thee sal­va­tion now.

Refrain

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The Brazen Serpent
James Tissot (1836–1902)