Clinging to the Cross

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O my heart is full of joy, for my sins are washed away

Author: Fanny J. Crosby
Tune: [O, my heart is full of joy, for my sins are washed away]
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1 O, my heart is full of joy, for my sins are wash’d away,
Clinging to the cross of Jesus;
I am trusting more and more in his mercy ev’ry day,
Clinging to the cross of Jesus.

Refrain:
Clinging to the cross, where his blood was shed for me,
Clinging to the cross, where the flowing stream I see,
Clinging to the cross, where I come on bended knee;
Blessed, blessed cross of Jesus!

2 I have laid my burden down, I have cast it on the Lord,
Clinging to the cross of Jesus;
I can now believe and claim ev’ry promise in his word,
Clinging to the cross of Jesus. [Refrain]

3 I have found the hallow’d peace which the world can never give,
Clinging to the cross of Jesus;
I have promised by his grace while he spares me I will live
Clinging to the cross of Jesus. [Refrain]

4 I am happy in his love, I am safe beneath his care,
Clinging to the cross of Jesus;
Tho’ temptations I shall meet they shall never harm me there,
Clinging to the cross of Jesus. [Refrain]

Source: Melodious Sonnets #62

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Author: Fanny J. Crosby

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First Line:	O my heart is full of joy, for my sins are washed away
Title:	Clinging to the Cross
Author:	Fanny J. Crosby
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Clinging to the cross, where His blood was shed for me
Copyright:	Public Domain