The Hymnal 1982 ‎#498

498. 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 a wilderness,
a rest upon the way,
from the burning of the noontide 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 unworthiness.

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 my pride 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: Elizabeth Cecilia Clephane, 1830-1869 (alt.)
• Meter: 76. 86. 86. 86
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Jesus Christ our Lord

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CHRISTOPHER
• Composer: Frederick Charles Maker, 1844-1927
• Meter: 76. 86. 86. 86
• Key: D♭ Major