The Hymnal 1982 ‎#160

160. 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 mysterious 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
• Author: William J. Sparrow-Simpson, 1860-1952
• Meter: 87. 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Holy Week

Tune Information

• Name: CROSS OF JESUS
• Composer: John Stainer (1840-1901)
• Meter: 87. 87
• Key: F Major