Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#325

325. Beneath the cross of Jesus

1 Beneath the cross of Jesus
I fain would take my stand
The shadow of a mighty rock
Within a weary land.
O blessed shelter from the storm,
The sinner's sure retreat:
O trysting-place, where heavenly love
And heavenly justice meet.

2 There lies beyond its shadow
Upon the farther side
The darkness of an awful pit
That opens deep and wide;
But, lo, between, there stands the cross
Of Him who died to save
With His own life-blood my lost soul
From that eternal grave.

3 Upon the cross of Jesus
Mine eye by faith 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.

4 O Christ, beneath that shadow
Be my abiding-place;
I ask no other sunshine than
The sunshine of Thy face;
Content to let the world go by,
And count its gain but loss;
This sinful self my only shame,
My only hope Thy cross.

Text Information

• First Line: Beneath the cross of Jesus
• Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane, 1830-1869
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Cross: Its Protection; Jesus (See also Christ): Cross of; Angels: Adoring God; Christ: Cross of; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Evangelism; Worship: Reverent; Humility: Personal; Reverence

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CHRISTOPHER
• Composer: F. C. Maker, 1844-
• Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6
• Key: D♭ Major