Cecil Frances Alexander. Explore “There Is a Green Hill Far Away”: song information and official sources.
Redeeming grace · The cross and substitutionary atonement
Through a simple narrative, this hymn leads us to ponder the cross outside the city. It asks why the Saviour died and answers that he bore human sin. Hebrews describes Jesus suffering outside the city gate to sanctify the people; Romans connects his death with the grace of reconciliation with God. The work’s clear central thread makes it suitable for helping children and new believers understand the meaning of Christ’s Passion. As we sing, we can receive forgiveness with thanksgiving and examine how grace affects our choices. Christ gave himself for us, calling us to believe in him, love him and learn to respond to others with his love when we are offended or called upon to make a sacrifice.
Good Friday, Communion, teaching the gospel to children and devotions on redemption.