The King of Kings ‎#157

157. O Cross of Love

1 Far back in the ages past,
Veiled in the mist of years,
A wondrous vision I behold,
That moves my heart to tears;
There hanging upon a cross,
The form of One I see,
Who suffered there a sinner's death,
That sinners might be free.

Refrain:
O cross of love! O cross of pain!
My glory and my plea!
Upon thy arms extended wide,
Christ Jesus died for me,
Christ Jesus died for me.

2 And gazing upon that cross,
What feelings fill my breast!
What sorrow for my life of sin!
What hungerings for rest!
Then peace, as the peace of heav'n
Steals in upon my soul,
And tides of deep and holy joy
Thro’ all my being roll. [Refrain]

3 O cross of redeeming love,
Stay thou before mine eyes,
Lest, wandering, my heart forget
Thy bleeding sacrifice!
Send forth thy refulgent beams
Along my pilgrim way,
And guide my feet, thro’ earthly night,
To realms of fadeless day. [Refrain]

4 O wonderful cross of Christ,
With hearts of men plead on;
Constrain the wayward, raise the low,
And melt the heart of stone;
O win for thyself in earth
A mighty victory,
Till righteousness shall flood the earth,
As waters flood the sea. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Far back in the ages past
• Title: O Cross of Love
• Author: T. O. Chisholm
• Refrain First Line: O cross of love! O cross of pain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1915

Tune Information

• Name: [Far back in the ages past]
• Composer: Chas. H. Gabriel