Baptist Hymnal 1991 ‎#291

291. 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 noon-tide heat
And the burden of the day.

2. Upon that cross of Jesus
Mine eye at times can see
The very dying form of One
Who suffered there for me;
And from my smitten heart with tears
Two wonders I confess,
The wonders of His glorious 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 or 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
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1991
• Scripture:
  John 19:25

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CHRISTOPHER
• Composer: Frederick C. Maker
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: D♭ Major