A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#564

564. Glorying in the Cross of Christ

1 Dear Lord, forbid that we should boast,
Save in the cross of Christ,
Here may we confidently trust,
And solemnly rejoice.

2 A triune God is here displayed
In all his glorious hue;
Here sinners may approach and live,
Behold and love him too.

3 Here we have power to plead with God,
And call the Lord our own;
With pleasure view our Father sit
Upon a smiling throne.

4 Lose sight of Jesus and his cross,
And soon we fall a prey;
Our lust and pride, by power or craft,
Will carry us away.

5 But when, by faith, the cross we view,
Such is its mighty power,
Though earth and hell unite with sin,
We conquer and adore.

Text Information

• First Line: Dear Lord, forbid that we should boast
• Title: Glorying in the Cross of Christ
• Author: W. Gadsby
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: Sufferings, Death, and Cross of Christ

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