The New Church Hymnal ‎#558

558. Beneat 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 noon-tide 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 smitten 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand
• Title: Beneat the Cross of Jesus
• Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: Christ: Suffering; Passion Week; Aspiration; Assurance; Communion; Consecration; Cross; Grace & Mercy

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CHRISTOPHER
• Composer: Frederick C. Maker
• Key: D♭ Major