The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration ‎#183

183. 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
Mine eye 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, 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
• Title: Beneath the Cross of Jesus
• Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane
• Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Discipleship; Jesus Our Savior: His Cross; Testimony and Praise
• Notes: Optional instrumental transition to "In the Cross of Christ I Glory".

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CHRISTOPHER
• Composer: Frederick C. Maker
• Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6.
• Key: D♭ Major