Church Service Hymns ‎#302

302. The Christ of the Cross

1 On Calvary’s brow there was planted a cross,
Which lifted a man up to shame;
But He on the cross was the dear Son of God,
Who died a lost world to reclaim.

Chorus:
The Christ of the cross is the theme of my song,
The wonderful Christ of the cross.
He atonement has made;
He my ransom has paid,
So I’ll praise Him, the Christ of the cross.

2 They knew not their deeds of that one mighty hour,
“O Father, forgive them,” He cried;
They knew not the cross, long the emblem of shame,
Was there by the Christ glorified. [Chorus]

3 Let others, who will, praise the cross of the Christ,
The Christ of the cross, is my theme;
For tho’ we must cherish the old rugged cross,
‘Tis only the Christ can redeem. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: On Calvary's brow there was planted a cross
• Title: The Christ of the Cross
• Author: F. C. H.
• Refrain First Line: The Christ of the cross is the theme of my song
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1948
• Copyright: 1924 by Frank C. Huston
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [On Calvary's brow there was planted a cross]
• Composer: Frank C. Huston
• Copyright: 1924 by Frank C. Huston
• Notes: Now Public Domain.