The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#110

110. 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 noontide heat,
And the burden of the day.

2 Upon the cross of Jesus
Mine eye at times can see
The very dying form of One
Who suffered there for me;
And from my stricken heart with tears
Two wonders I confess:
The wonders of His glorious 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 the world go by,
To know no gain nor loss;
My sinful self my only shame,
My glory all the cross.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Beneath the cross of Jesus
• Title: Beneath the Cross of Jesus
• Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane (1872)
• Meter: Irregular
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 32:2
  ;
  Galatians 6:14
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Passion

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CHRISTOPHER
• Composer: Fredeirck C. Maker (1881)
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: D♭ Major
• Copyright: Music copyright by The Psalms and Hymns Trust. Used by permission.