The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) ‎#160

160. The Cross Is Not Greater

1 The cross that He gave may be heavy,
But it ne’er outweighs His grace;
The storm that I feared may surround me,
But it ne’er excludes His face.

Refrain:
The cross is not greater than His grace,
The storm cannot hide His blessed face;
I am satisfied to know
That with Jesus here below,
I can conquer ev'ry foe. Amen.

2 The thorns in my path are not sharper
Than composed His crown for me;
The cup which I drink not more bitter
Than He drank in Gethsemane. [Refrain]

3 The light of His love shineth brighter,
As it falls on paths of woe;
The toil of my work groweth lighter,
As I stoop to raise the low. [Refrain]

4 His will I have joy in fulfilling,
As I'm walking in His sight;
My all to the blood I am bringing,
It alone can keep me right. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: The cross that He gave may be heavy
• Title: The Cross Is Not Greater
• Author: Ballington Booth
• Refrain First Line: The cross is not greater than His grace
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Topic: Cross; Grace

Tune Information

• Name: [The cross that He gave may be heavy]
• Composer: Ballington Booth
• Key: E♭ Major