Lutheran Service Book ‎#428

428. 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 mysterious 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, 1860-1952
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  John 19:17-30
  ;
  Colossians 1:19-20
  ;
  Philippians 2:5-11
  ;
  Isaiah 53:10-11
• Topic: Holy Cross Day

Tune Information

• Name: CROSS OF JESUS
• Composer: John Stainer, 1840-1901
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: F Major