The Hymnal ‎#162

162. 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 the 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 unworthiness.

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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Beneath the cross of Jesus
• Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane
• Meter: 7. 6. 8. 6. 8. 6. 8. 6.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: Jesus Christ the Lord: His Passion; Christ: Call, Answering Christ's; Christ: Friend, The; Christ: Saviour, Our; Christ: Passion, His; Consecration; Cross, Glorying in the; Faith; Good Friday; Lent

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CHRISTOPHER
• Composer: Frederick C. Maker (1881)
• Meter: 7. 6. 8. 6. 8. 6. 8. 6.
• Key: D♭ Major