160. Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow

1. Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow,
where the blood of Christ was shed,
perfect Man on thee did suffer,
perfect God on thee has bled!

2. Here the King of all the ages,
throned in light ere worlds could be,
robed in mortal flesh is dying,
crucified by sin for me.

3. O mysterious condescending!
O abandonment sublime!
Very God himself is bearing
all the sufferings of time!

4. Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow,
where the blood of Christ was shed,
perfect Man on thee did suffer,
perfect God on thee has bled!

Text Information
First Line: Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow
Author: William J. Sparrow-Simpson, 1860-1952
Meter: 87. 87
Language: English
Publication Date: 1985
Topic: Holy Week
Tune Information
Name: CROSS OF JESUS
Composer: John Stainer (1840-1901)
Meter: 87. 87
Key: F Major



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