The document is a poem reflecting on Jesus' crucifixion and its significance. It expresses disbelief that Jesus would die for humanity's sins, and describes how at the cross, the speaker's heart was relieved of its burden and they found faith, light and happiness through Jesus' death. The crucifixion is portrayed as an act of amazing pity, grace and love beyond understanding.

1. AT THE CROSS Alas! And did my Savior bleed? And did my Sovereign die? Would He devote such sacred head For sinners such as I.

2. At the cross, at the cross, Where I first saw the light, And the burden of my heart rolled away. It was there by faith I received my sight. And now I am happy all the day!

3. Was it for crimes that I have done He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree!

4. At the cross, at the cross, Where I first saw the light, And the burden of my heart rolled away. It was there by faith I received my sight. And now I am happy all the day!

5. Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut His glories in. When Christ, the mighty Maker died For man, the creature’s, sin.

6. At the cross, at the cross, Where I first saw the light, And the burden of my heart rolled away. It was there by faith I received my sight. And now I am happy all the day!

7. Thus might I hide my blushing face While Calvary’s cross appears, Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, And melt mine eyes to tears.

8. At the cross, at the cross, Where I first saw the light, And the burden of my heart rolled away. It was there by faith I received my sight. And now I am happy all the day!

9. But drops of grief can ne’er repay The debt of love I owe. Here, Lord, I give myself away; ‘ Tis all that I can do.

10. At the cross, at the cross, Where I first saw the light, And the burden of my heart rolled away. It was there by faith I received my sight. And now I am happy all the day!