Light in the Valley ‎#42

42. The Shadow of the Cross

1 O'er the sunlight falls a shadow,
Where life's breakers foam and toss;
Falling over earth and heaven,
Blessed shadow of the cross.

Chorus:
Wonderful shadow, heavenly shadow,
Angels ne'er thy shade can gloss;
Radiant shadow, beautiful shadow,
Hallowed shadow of the cross.

2 Yes, the shadow falleth ever,
Undefiled by earthly dross;
Falling over saint and sinner,
Blessed shadow of the cross. [Chorus]

3 While it breathes of hope and mercy,
May it never suffer loss;
In its shade we love to linger,
Blessed shadow of the cross. [Chorus]

4 When at last my feet are standing
Where the Jordan's billows toss.
Let me die beneath that shadow,
Blessed shadow of the cross. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: O'er the sunlight falls a shadow
• Title: The Shadow of the Cross
• Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman
• Refrain First Line: Wonderful shadow, heavenly shadow
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Consecration

Tune Information

• Name: [O'er the sunlight falls a shadow]
• Composer: Geo. C. Hugg
• Key: F Major or modal