CPWI Hymnal ‎#151

151. Beneath the cross of Jesus

1 Beneath the cross of Jesus
I fain would take my stand —
the shadow of a mighty rock
within a weary land;
a home within the wilderness,
a rest upon the way,
from the burning of the noontide heat
and the burden of the day.

2 Upon that cross of Jesus
mine eye at times can see
the very dying form of One
who suffered there for me;
and from my stricken heart, with tears,
two wonders I confess —
the wonders of redeeming love,
and my worthlessness.

3 I take, O cross, thy shadow
for my abiding place!
I ask no other sunshine than
the sunshine of his face;
content to let the world go by,
to know no gain nor loss —
my sinful self my only shame,
my glory all — the cross.

Text Information

• First Line: Beneath the cross of Jesus
• Author: Elizabeth Cecilia Clephane, 1830-1869
• Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Good Friday

Tune Information

• Name: ST CHRISTOPHER
• Composer: Frederick Charles Maker, 1844-1927
• Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6
• Key: D Major