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1 On Calvary’s brow there was planted a cross,
Which lifted a man up to shame;
But He on the cross was the dear Son of God,
Who died a lost world to reclaim.
Chorus:
The Christ of the cross is the theme of my song,
The wonderful Christ of the cross.
He atonement has made;
He my ransom has paid,
So I’ll praise Him, the Christ of the cross.
2 They knew not their deeds of that one mighty hour,
“O Father, forgive them,” He cried;
They knew not the cross, long the emblem of shame,
Was there by the Christ glorified. [Chorus]
3 Let others, who will, praise the cross of the Christ,
The Christ of the cross, is my theme;
For tho’ we must cherish the old rugged cross,
‘Tis only the Christ can redeem. [Chorus]
Source: Church Service Hymns #302
First Line: | On Calvary's brow there was planted a cross |
Title: | The Christ of the Cross |
Author: | Frank C. Huston |
Language: | English |
Refrain First Line: | Christ of the cross is the theme of my song |
Copyright: | Public Domain |