The Church Hymnal ‎#481

481. Beneath the Cross of Jesus

1 Beneath the Cross of Jesus
I fain would take my stand,
The shadow of a mighty rock
Within a weary land;
A home within the wilderness,
A rest upon the way,
From the burning of the noon-tide heat,
And the burden of the day.

2 Upon the Cross of Jesus
Mine eyes at times can see
The very dying form of One
Who suffered there for me;
And from my smitten heart with tears
Two wonders I confess:
The wonders of redeeming love,
And my own worthlessness.

3 I take, O Cross, thy shadow
For my abiding place;
I ask no other sunshine than
The sunshine of His face;
Content to let the world go by,
To know no gain nor loss,
My sinful self my only shame,
My glory all the Cross.

Text Information

• First Line: Beneath the Cross of Jesus
• Author: E. C. Clephane
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General

Tune Information

• Name: CRUCIS UMBRA
• Composer: J. Barnby
• Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6.
• Key: A♭ Major