350. Beneath the Cross of Jesus

1 Beneath the cross of Jesus
I fain would take my stand,
the shadow of a mighty Rock
within a weary land;
a home within the wilderness,
a rest upon the way,
from the burning of the noontide heat
and the burden of the day.

2 Upon the cross of Jesus
mine eye at times can see
the very dying form of One
who suffered there for me:
and from my stricken heart with tears
two wonders I confess,
the wonders of redeeming love
and my unworthiness.

3 I take, O cross, thy shadow
for my abiding place:
I ask no other sunshine than
the sunshine of his face;
content to let the world go by,
to know no gain nor loss;
my sinful self my only shame,
my glory all the cross.

Text Information
First Line: Beneath the cross of Jesus
Title: Beneath the Cross of Jesus
Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane (1868, alt. 1990)
Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2018
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Abiding in Christ; Burdens; Christ: Cross of (4 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. CHRISTOPHER
Composer: Frederick C. Maker (1881)
Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6.
Key: C Major



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