The Hymnal ‎#150

150. Beneath the cross of Jesus

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.

Upon the cross of Jesus
Mine eyes at times can see
The very dying form of One
Who suffered there for me;
And from my smitten heart with tears
These wonders I confess:
The wonders of redeeming love,
And my own worthlessness.

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
• Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane (1868)
• Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Holy Week; Visitation; Parochial Missions

Tune Information

• Name: CRUCIS UMBRA
• Composer: Joseph Barnby (1890)
• Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6
• Incipit: 51177 66663 21771
• Key: A♭ Major