A Song, a Cross, a Life
Authors: Albert Simpson Reitz • Composers: Albert Simpson Reitz • Meter: 8.6.8.6.4.4.7. • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png-shaped-note • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain • Years: 1911
Score (png-shaped-note): http://freehymnal.com/png/shape/asongacrossalife.png.
1. I know a song—the sweetest song
That mortal lips can frame;
Its music throbs with heav’nly love,
Its notes of joy proclaim
A matchless name,
A holy name,—
‘Tis Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.
2. I know a cross—eternal cross—
The cross of Calvary;
And One I know whose arms of love
Were outstretched willingly
Upon that tree
For you, for me,—
‘Twas Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.
3. I know a life—the vict’ry life—
‘Tis better ev’ry day:
Its love is pure; its joys endure;
It gives me strength to say
I’ll watch and pray,
I’ll live each day
With Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.