Timeless Truths ‎#219

219. In the Shadow of the Cross

1 In the shadow of the cross let me hide,
There the Savior for my sins bled and died;
There the precious, cleansing fount
Flows so free from Calv’ry’s mount,
In the shadow of the cross let me hide.

Refrain:
In the shadow of the cross I will rest,
For with everlasting peace I am blest;
Here I dwell in love unknown,
Streaming down from heaven’s throne,
In the shadow of the cross I will rest.

2 In the shadow of the cross, blessed place!
Living only for the Lord, by His grace;
What He says I’ll gladly do,
Ever standing firm and true,
In the shadow of the cross, blessed place! [Refrain]

3 In the shadow of the cross, safe retreat,
Ever sitting lowly at Jesus’ feet;
While His presence is so near
I shall never, never fear,
In the shadow of the cross, safe retreat. [Refrain]

4 In the shadow of the cross, here I meet,
In communion with my Lord, oh, how sweet!
And my soul is borne above,
While I revel in His love,
In the shadow of the cross, here I meet! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: In the shadow of the cross let me hide
• Title: In the Shadow of the Cross
• Author: William J. Henry
• Author: Clara M. Brooks (1911)
• Refrain First Line: In the shadow of the cross I will rest
• Meter: 10.10.7.7.10 R
• Scripture:
  Colossians 2:14
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/In_the_Shadow_of_the_Cross); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (218); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (529)

Tune Information

• Name: [In the shadow of the cross let me hide]
• Composer: Andrew L. Byers (1911)
• Meter: 10.10.7.7.10 R
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/In_the_Shadow_of_the_Cross); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (218); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (529)