CPWI Hymnal ‎#152

152. Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow

1 Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow,
where the blood of Christ was shed,
perfect Man on thee did suffer,
perfect God on thee has bled!

2 Here the King of all the ages,
throned in light ere worlds could be,
robed in mortal flesh is dying,
crucified by sin for me.

3 O mysterious condescending!
O abandonment sublime!
Very God Himself is bearing
all the sufferings of time!

4 Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow,
where the blood of Christ was shed,
perfect Man on thee did suffer,
perfect God on thee has bled!

Text Information

• First Line: Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow
• Author: William John Sparrow-Simpson, 1859-1952
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Good Friday
• Notes: A higher setting of CROSS OF JESUS is found at 34

Tune Information

• Name: CROSS OF JESUS
• Composer: John Stainer, 1840-1901
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Key: F Major