There Is a Green Hill Far Away - Hymn with Lyrics

 

1. There is a green hill far away,
Outside a city wall,
Where the dear Lord was crucified,
Who died to save us all.

2. We may not know, we cannot tell
What pains He had to bear,
But we believe it was for us
He hung and suffered there.

3. He died that we might be forgiv’n,
He died to make us good,
That we might go at last to heav’n,
Saved by His precious blood.

4. There was no other good enough
To pay the price of sin,
He only could unlock the gate
Of heav’n and let us in.

5. Oh, dearly, dearly has He loved!
And we must love Him too
And trust in His redeeming blood
And try His works to do.

Scripture; Psalm 19:7-8; 

Isaiah 52:13-53:12; 

Matthew 26:35; Mark 10:35-4

The hymn "There Is a Green Hill Far Away" was written in 1843 by Cecil Frances Alexander (1818–1895), an Irish hymnwriter.

Cecil Frances Alexander was known for writing hymns that were accessible and easily understood by children. The hymn reflects on the death and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, focusing on the themes of atonement and redemption. It was first published in her hymn collection titled "Hymns for Little Children" in 1848.