The Hymnbook ‎#190

190. Beneath the Cross of Jesus

1 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.

2 Upon the cross of Jesus
Mine eye at times can see
The very dying form of One
Who suffered there for me:
And from my stricken heart with tears
Two wonders I confess—
The wonders of redeeming love
And my unworthiness.

3 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Beneath the cross of Jesus
• Title: Beneath the Cross of Jesus
• Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane (1872)
• Meter: 7. 6. 8. 6. 8. 6. 8. 6.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 32:2
  ;
  Galatians 6:14
• Topic: Christ: Passion; Christ: Atonement; Christ: Strength and Refuge; Commitment; Communion, Holy; Cross, The; Devotion; Jesus Christ: His Passion and Atonement

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CHRISTOPHER
• Composer: Fredeirck C. Maker (1881)
• Meter: 7. 6. 8. 6. 8. 6. 8. 6.
• Key: D♭ Major
• Copyright: Music copyright by The Psalms & Hymns Trust. Used by permission.