The Celebration Hymnal ‎#335

335. 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 myster'ous 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
• Title: Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow
• Author: William J. Sparrow-Simpson
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Topic: Christ: Atonement, Crucifixion, Suffering and Death

Tune Information

• Name: CROSS OF JESUS
• Composer: John Stainer
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Key: F Major