Beneath the Cross of Jesus

Beneath the Cross of Jesus
Hymn #297
Words by Elizabeth C. Clephane/ Music by Frederick C. Maker/ Tune Name: ST. CHRISTOPHER

1. Beneath the cross of Jesus  I fain would take 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 stricken heart with tears  two wonders I confess:  the wonders of redeeming love  and my unworthiness.
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 nor loss,  my sinful self my only shame,  my glory all the cross.