Moravian Book of Worship ‎#329

329. 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 burdens of the day.

2 Upon the cross of Jesus,
my eye by faith can see
the very dying form of one
who suffered there for me.
And from my contrite heart, with tears,
two wonders I confess:
the wonder of his glorious love
and my unworthiness.

3 The shadow of your cross, Lord,
be my abiding place;
I ask no other sunshine
than the sunshine of your face;
content to let the world go by,
to know no gain nor loss,
my sinful self my only shame,
my glory all, your cross.

Text Information

• First Line: Beneath the cross of Jesus
• Title: Beneath the Cross of Jesus
• Author: Elizabeth Cecilia Clephane (1868, alt.)
• Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 32:2
  ;
  Matthew 16:24-26
  ;
  Matthew 27:32-56
  ;
  Mark 8:31-38
  ;
  Mark 15:34-37
  ;
  Luke 9:22-26
  ;
  Luke 23:33-49
  ;
  John 19:16-30
  ;
  Galatians 6:14
  ;
  Philippians 3:5-11
• Topic: Lent; Christian year--Lent; Humility

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CHRISTOPHER
• Composer: Frederick C. Maker (1881)
• Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6.
• Key: D♭ Major