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By the Cross of Christ

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1 By the cross of Christ, our Savior,
We thro' faith are justified
From all guilt and condemnation,
While we trust the crucified.

Chorus:
God forbid that we should glory
Save in Jesus' cross alone;
For His blood still tells the story
How for sin He did atone.

2 By the cross we're lifted nearer
To the heart of Him who died;
Daily grows our vision clearer
To behold the crucified. [Chorus]

3 By the cross of Christ, our longings
For a crown is satisfied;
Thoughts of joy beyond are thronging
As we stand the cross beside. [Chorus]

4 By the cross a fount of healing
Flowed from out His wounded side;
Sinners, there in mercy kneeling,
Seek ye now the crucified. [Chorus]

Source: Crowning Glory No. 1: a choice collection of gospel hymns #98

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Author: P. P. Bilhorn

Pseudonyms: W. Ferris Britcher, Irene Durfee; C. Ferris Holden, P. H. Rob­lin (a an­a­gram of his name)… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: By the cross of Christ, our Savior
Title: By the Cross of Christ
Author: P. P. Bilhorn
Language: English
Refrain First Line: God forbid that we should glory
Copyright: Public Domain
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Bilhorn's Male Chorus No. l #22

Bilhorn's Male Chorus No. l #22
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Crowning Glory No. 1 #98

Crowning Glory No. 1 #98

The Crowning Glory Nos. 1 and 2 #d42

The Crowning Glory Nos. 1 and 2 #d42
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