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146b. Safety Near the Cross

1 When striving with the hosts of sin,
We oft-times suffer loss,
But if the conquest we would win,
We must keep near the cross.

Chorus:
O, there's safety near the cross,
Yes, there's safety near the cross,
'Mid the direst conflict sin can wage,
There is safety near the cross.

2 In fierce temptation's darkest hour,
When hope seems well nigh lost,
O, then we'll look to Christ the more,
And still keep near the cross. [Chorus]

3 Let worldings trust their hoarded gold,
We count it filth and dross,
In Jesus we have wealth untold,
We glory in his cross. [Chorus]

4 Then let us manfully endure,
Though high the waves may toss,
In hope of rest on Canaan's shore,
We daily bear the cross. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: When striving with the hosts of sin
Title: Safety Near the Cross
Refrain First Line: O, there's safety near the cross
Publication Date: 1874
Tune Information
Name: [When striving with the hosts of sin]
Composer: Mrs. C. G. Allen
Key: A♭ Major



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