Beneath the Cross of Jesus
Authors: Elizabeth C. Clephane • Composers: Frederick C. Maker • Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6. • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png, png-shaped-note • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain
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1. Beneath the cross of Jesus
I fain would make 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 that cross of Jesus
Mine eye at times can see,
The very dying form of One
Who suffered there for me:
And from my smitten heart with tears
Two wonders I confess,—
The wonders of His glorious 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 or loss,
My sinful self my only shame,
My glory all the cross.