Sunday's Hymn: Beneath the Cross of Jesus

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.

Upon the 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 own worthlessness.

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.

—Elizabeth C. Clephane 

The traditional tune sung by the Sharon Mennonite Bible Institute Singers

You can also listen to the Indelible Grace tune sung by Sandra McCracken and Derek Webb here.

Other hymns, worship songs, prayers, sermons excerpts, or quotes posted today:

• Count Your Blessings at The Happy Wonderer
• Vanity of the World at The Upward Call
• The Comfort of the Cross at Theology for Girls
• Open Minds, Soft Hearts, Ready Hands from Trevin Wax
• Your weekly dose of Spurgeon: Not doggerel at Pyromaniacs
• He shall save his children from their sins at Tried With Fire

Have you posted a hymn (or sermon, sermon notes, prayer, etc.) today and I missed it? Let me know by leaving a link in the comments or by contacting me using the contact form linked above, and I’ll add your post to the list.