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Text:Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow
Author:William J. Sparrow-Simpson
Tune:CROSS OF JESUS
Composer:John Stainer

257. Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow

1 Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow,
Where the blood of Christ was shed,
Perfect Man on thee did suffer,
Perfect God on thee has bled!

2 Here the King of all the ages,
Throned in light ere worlds could be,
Robed in mortal flesh is dying,
Crucified by sin for me.

3 O myster'ous condescending!
O abandonment sublime!
Very God Himself is bearing
All the sufferings of time!

4 Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow,
Where the blood of Christ was shed,
Perfect Man on thee did suffer,
Perfect God on thee has bled!

Text Information
First Line: Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow
Title: Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow
Author: William J. Sparrow-Simpson
Meter: 8.7.8.7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2008
Topic: Jesus, Blood; Redemption, Salvation, Atonement
Tune Information
Name: CROSS OF JESUS
Composer: John Stainer
Meter: 8.7.8.7.
Key: F Major



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