Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#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 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 His glorious 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 or 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, 1830-1869
• Meter: 7.6.8.6.7.6.8.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  John 19:25
• Topic: Assurance; Cross; Discipleship; Jesus Christ; Lent

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CHRISTOPHER
• Composer: Frederick C. Maker, 1844-1927
• Meter: 7.6.8.6.7.6.8.6
• Key: D Major