Trinity Hymnal ‎#177

177. 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 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Beneath the cross of Jesus
• Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane (1872)
• Meter: 7. 6. 8. 6. .8. 6. 8. 6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 32:2
• Topic: Abiding in Christ; Burdens; Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ: Cross of; Christ: Refuge; Christ: Suffering of; Faith: In Christ

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CHRISTOPHER
• Composer: Frederick C. Maker (1881)
• Meter: 7. 6. 8. 6. .8. 6. 8. 6.
• Key: D♭ Major