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Tenting By The Cross

Author: Campbell Coyle Meter: 7.7.7.7.8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Beside the Cross I’m tenting Refrain First Line: Tenting by the Cross, yes, I’m tenting by the Cross Lyrics: 1 Beside the Cross I’m tenting, and I feel a presence there That touches me with rapture and heals all my pain and care; The crimson stream flows over me, it covers all my sin; My soul is filled with glory that my soul and Christ are kin. Refrain: Tenting by the Cross, yes, I’m tenting by the Cross; I’ve traveled back to Calv’ry, and I’m tenting by the Cross. 2 No gold have I of goodness stored eternal life to buy; To purchase at such empty price I’ve long since ceased to try; My hope is built on better ground, all human worth is dross; I’ve traveled back to Calv’ry, and I’m tenting by the Cross. [Refrain] 3 Beside the Cross I’m tenting, and I’ll by the Cross abide, And sheltered in my Savior’s love for evermore shall hide; No present storm can harm me there, nor storm of time to come; His presence will protect me, and will bring me safely home. [Refrain] 4 On mountain top He’s with me, He whose blessed name is Christ, And I with Him, until He calls me up to paradise; The times may have their nostrums, but I count them all but dross; I’ve traveled back to Calv’ry, and I’m tenting by the Cross. [Refrain] Used With Tune: ALMATY Text Sources: The Pilot, by Robert H. Coleman (Philadelphia: The Judson Press, 1922)

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ALMATY

Meter: 7.7.7.7.8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Robert Harkness Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 33234 65432 12461 Used With Text: Tenting By The Cross

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Tenting By the Cross

Author: Rev. Campbell Coyle Hymnal: The Modern Hymnal #460 (1926) First Line: Beside the Cross I'm tenting, and I feel a presence there Refrain First Line: Tenting by the Cross, yes, I'm tenting by the Cross Lyrics: 1 Beside the Cross I’m tenting, and I feel a presence there That touches me with rapture and heals all my pain and care; The crimson stream flows over me, it covers all my sin; My soul is filled with glory that my soul and Christ are kin. Refrain: Tenting by the Cross, yes, I’m tenting by the Cross; I’ve traveled back to Calv’ry, and I’m tenting by the Cross. 2 No gold have I of goodness stored eternal life to buy; To purchase at such empty price I’ve long since ceased to try; My hope is built on better ground, all human worth is dross; I’ve traveled back to Calv’ry, and I’m tenting by the Cross. [Refrain] 3 Beside the Cross I’m tenting, and I’ll by the Cross abide, And sheltered in my Savior’s love for evermore shall hide; No present storm can harm me there, nor storm of time to come; His presence will protect me, and will bring me safely home. [Refrain] 4 On mountain top He’s with me, He whose blessed name is Christ, And with Him, till He calls me, I will evermore keep tryst; The times may have their nostrums, but I count them all but dross; I’ve traveled back to Calv’ry, and I’m tenting by the Cross. [Refrain] Topics: Choruses; Cross Languages: English Tune Title: [Beside the Cross I'm tenting, and I feel a presence there]

Tenting By The Cross

Author: Campbell Coyle Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #14294 Meter: 7.7.7.7.8.6.8.6 with refrain First Line: Beside the Cross I’m tenting Refrain First Line: Tenting by the Cross, yes, I’m tenting by the Cross Lyrics: 1 Beside the Cross I’m tenting, and I feel a presence there That touches me with rapture and heals all my pain and care; The crimson stream flows over me, it covers all my sin; My soul is filled with glory that my soul and Christ are kin. Refrain: Tenting by the Cross, yes, I’m tenting by the Cross; I’ve traveled back to Calv’ry, and I’m tenting by the Cross. 2 No gold have I of goodness stored eternal life to buy; To purchase at such empty price I’ve long since ceased to try; My hope is built on better ground, all human worth is dross; I’ve traveled back to Calv’ry, and I’m tenting by the Cross. [Refrain] 3 Beside the Cross I’m tenting, and I’ll by the Cross abide, And sheltered in my Savior’s love for evermore shall hide; No present storm can harm me there, nor storm of time to come; His presence will protect me, and will bring me safely home. [Refrain] 4 On mountain top He’s with me, He whose blessed name is Christ, And I with Him, until He calls me up to paradise; The times may have their nostrums, but I count them all but dross; I’ve traveled back to Calv’ry, and I’m tenting by the Cross. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: ALMATY

Tenting by the cross

Author: Campbell Coyle Hymnal: The Pilot #d20 (1922) First Line: Beside the cross I'm tenting

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Robert Harkness

1880 - 1961 Composer of "[Beside the Cross I'm tenting, and I feel a presence there]" in The Modern Hymnal After attending a revival meeting by Reuben Torrey and Charles M. Alexander, Harkness became Alexander’s pianist. He came to Christ shortly thereafter (on a bicycle, he said), and made several round the world tours with Torrey and Alexander. Harkness was especially well known for his program The Music of the Cross, and as the author of correspondence courses in hymn playing. He wrote over 2,000 hymns and Gospel songs in his lifetime. (hymntime.com/tch)