Trinity Psalter Hymnal ‎#350

350. 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 the 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.

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
• Title: Beneath the Cross of Jesus
• Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane (1868, alt. 1990)
• Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 25:4-5
  ;
  Isaiah 32:2
  ;
  Galatians 6:14
  ;
  Philippians 3:7-8
• Topic: Abiding in Christ; Burdens; Christ: Cross of; Christ: Passion and Atoning Death of; Christ: As Refuge; Christ: Suffering of; Faith

Tune Information

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