The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#92

92. 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 unworthiness.

Text Information

• First Line: Beneath the cross of Jesus
• Title: Beneath the Cross of Jesus
• Author: Elizabeth Cecilia Douglas Clephane (1868)
• Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 28:12
  ;
  Isaiah 32:2

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CHRISTOPHER
• Composer: Frederick Charles Maker (1881)
• Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6
• Key: D♭ Major