Christ in Song ‎#494

494. The Cross That He Gave

1 The cross that he gave may be heavy,
But it ne'er outweighs His grace;
The storm that I fear may surround me,
But it ne'er excludes His face.

Chorus:
The cross is not greater than His grace,
The storm cannot hide His blessed face;
I am satisfied to know
That with Jesus here below,
I can conquer ev'ry foe.

2 The thorns in my path are not sharper
Than composed his crown for me;
The cup that I drink not more bitter
Than he drank in Gethsemane. [Chorus]

3 The light of his love shineth brighter,
As it falls on paths of woe;
The toil of my work groweth lighter,
As I stoop to raise the low. [Chorus]

4 His will I have joy in fulfilling,
As I'm walking in his sight;
My all to the blood I am bringing,
It alone can keep me right. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: The cross that he gave may be heavy
• Title: The Cross That He Gave
• Refrain First Line: The cross is not greater than His grace
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Christ: Cross of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: [The cross that he gave may be heavy]
• Composer: Ballington Booth
• Arranger: F. E. B.
• Key: E♭ Major