The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1217

1217. There's life in a look at the sacred cross

1 There's life in a look at the sacred cross,
Jesus has said, "Look unto me;"
Earth with its riches is only dross,
Bright treasures beyond through the cross I see.

Chorus:
In a look there's life for thee,
In a look at Calvary;
Blessed thought, salvation free,
By a look at Calvary.

2 I'll look to the cross ev'ry day and hour,
Trusting the promise God has given;
None ever fall neath the tempter's pow'r
Whose weapon is prayer, and whose strength is Heaven. [Chorus]

3 When first to the Saviour I raised my eyes,
Sweet was the smile that fell on me;
Oft as the clouds of temptation rise,
A look at the cross still my strength shall be. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: There's life in a look at the sacred cross
• Author: F. E. B.
• Refrain First Line: In a look there's life for thee
• Publication Date: 1886
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 45:22
• Topic: Special Department: Bible Songs

Tune Information

• Name: [There's life in a look at the sacred cross]
• Composer: F. E. Belden
• Key: E♭ Major