The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#758

758. The cross that he gave may be heavy

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 hid e his blessèd face;
I am satisfied to know, that with Jesus here below,
I can conquer every foe.

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.

3 The scorn of my foes may be daring,
For they scoffed and mocked my God;
They’ll hate me for my holy living,
For they crucified my Lord.

4 The light of his love shines the brighter
As it falls on paths of woe;
The toil of my work will grow lighter
As I stoop to raise the low.

Text Information

• First Line: The cross that he gave may be heavy
• Author: Ballington Booth (1857-1940)
• Refrain First Line: The cross is not greater than his grace
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The salvation soldier: Faith and trust

Tune Information

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