Lyrics
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?
Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
Were you there when He rose up from the grave?
Were you there when He rose up from the grave?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when He rose up from the grave?
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Traditional American Spiritual
The solemn question of this classic hymn invites us to step out of our daily routines and stand at the foot of the cross. As we reflect on Christ's deep suffering—endured willingly out of unimaginable love for us—our hearts are moved to sacred awe and holy reverence. He took our place, bearing the nails and the grave so that we might know eternal life. Today, let the weight of His sacrifice draw you into quiet gratitude and deeper devotion to our Savior.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Mark 15:24: “Crucifying him, they divided his garments among them, casting lots on them, what each should take.”
- Isaiah 53:5: “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was on him; and with his stripes we are healed.”
- Hebrews 12:2: “looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”