Songs of Faith ‎#53

53. By the Uplifted Cross

1 When out in that far away prodigal land,
Where all I had gained was but loss,
My wandering steps to the Father I turned,
I came by the uplifted Cross.

Chorus:
O wonderful Cross, O glorious Cross,
Where Jesus from sin set me free;
O wonderful Cross, O glorious Cross,
Where Jesus was lifted for me.

2 Far out in that land where I spent with free hand,
There reaped naught but ashes and dross;
Repenting, I turned to my Father and home,
I came by the uplifted Cross. [Chorus]

3 He saw me afar and to meet me He ran,
He recompensed all of my loss;
Gave ring and a robe, and a feat did prepare,
I came by the uplifted Cross. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: When out in that faraway prodigal land
• Title: By the Uplifted Cross
• Author: James H. Thayer
• Refrain First Line: O wonderful Cross, O glorious Cross
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1933
• Copyright: © 1929 by Ernest O. Sellers
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [When out in that faraway prodigal land]
• Composer: Ernest O. Sellers
• Copyright: © 1929 by Ernest O. Sellers
• Notes: Now Public Domain.