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By the Uplifted Cross

Representative Text

1 When out in that far away prodigal land,
Where all I had gained was but loss,
My wandering steps to the Father I turned,
I came by the uplifted Cross.

Chorus:
O wonderful Cross, O glorious Cross,
Where Jesus from sin set me free;
O wonderful Cross, O glorious Cross,
Where Jesus was lifted for me.

2 Far out in that land where I spent with free hand,
There reaped naught but ashes and dross;
Repenting, I turned to my Father and home,
I came by the uplifted Cross. [Chorus]

3 He saw me afar and to meet me He ran,
He recompensed all of my loss;
Gave ring and a robe, and a feat did prepare,
I came by the uplifted Cross. [Chorus]


Source: Songs of Faith #53

Author: James H. Thayer

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Text Information

First Line: When out in that far away prodigal land
Title: By the Uplifted Cross
Author: James H. Thayer
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O wonderful cross, O glorious cross
Publication Date: 1929
Copyright: Public Domain

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Songs of Faith #53

Songs of Praise #d164

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