Hymns of Promise ‎#162

162. Beneath the Cross of Jesus

1 Beneath the cross of Jesus
I long to 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 that cross of Jesus
my eyes at times can see
the very dying form of One
who suffered there for me;
and from my smitten heart with tears
two wonders I confess--
the wonders of redeeming love
and my unworthiness.

3 I take, O cross, your 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
• Title: Beneath the Cross of Jesus
• Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane, 1830-1869 (alt.)
• Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2015
• Topic: Lent

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CHRISOPHER
• Composer: Frederick C. Maker, 1844-1927
• Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6.
• Key: D♭ Major