Rejoice in the Lord ‎#310

310. 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 a 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
my eyes at times can see
the very dying form of one
who suffered there for me,
and from my humbled heart with shame
two wonders I confess:
the wonders of redeeming love,
and my own lovelessness.

3 I take, O cross, thy shadow
for my abiding place:
I ask no other sunshine than
the sunshine of thy face;
content unto the world to die,
to know no gain or loss,
my only shame a sinful heart,
my glory all, the cross.

Text Information

• First Line: Beneath the cross of Jesus
• Title: Beneath the Cross of Jesus
• Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane (1830-1869; alt.)
• Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 32:2
  ;
  Philippians 3:7-8
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Passion and Cross

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CHRISTOPHER
• Composer: F. C. Maker (1881)
• Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6
• Key: D Major