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240. The Cross Is Not Greater

1 The cross that He gave may be heavy,
But it ne’er outweighs His grace;
The storm that I feared may surround me,
But it ne’er excludes His face.

Refrain:
The cross is not greater than His grace,
The storm cannot hide His blessed face;
I am satisfied to know
That with Jesus here below,
I can conquer ev'ry foe. Amen.

2 The thorns in my path are not sharper
Than composed His crown for me;
The cup that I drink not more bitter
Than He drank in Gethsemane. [Refrain]

3 The light of His love shineth brighter,
As it falls on paths of woe;
The toil of my work groweth lighter,
As I stoop to raise the low. [Refrain]

4 His will I have joy in fulfilling,
As I'm walking in His sight;
My all to the blood I am bringing,
It alone can keep me right. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: The cross that He gave may be heavy
Title: The Cross Is Not Greater
Author: Ballington Booth
Refrain First Line: The cross is not greater than His grace
Language: English
Publication Date: 1982
Topic: Jesus Christ: Cross
Tune Information
Name: [The cross that He gave may be heavy]
Composer: Ballington Booth
Key: E♭ Major



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