Friday Night Bible Study: Beneath The Cross Of Jesus

Crucifixion

Simon Bisley

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 up on the way,

From the burning of noon-tide 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 unworthiness.

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. Amen.

"Beneath The Cross Of Jesus"

(1868)

Elizabeth C. Clephane

(1830-1869)

Scottish hymn writer