THE CROSS OF CHRIST

 

1. The cross of Christ shall ever be my boast and pride,

Tho' there be times the heavy weight seems hard to bear,

But long has since this pilgrim journey testified:

Only the cross can heal the wound of deep despair,

Sparrows can find a place of quiet rest;

Swallows can build for their young ones a nest.

Now by the cross I have come thro' this heav'nly gate.

Therefore my heart is filled with peace and songs of praise.

 

2. The cross of Christ shall ever be my boast and pride,

Tho' there be times tears from within may dim my eyes,

But in this vale, a spring shall flow to calm my sighs;

For Thou art mine, my strength, my heart, my very life.

Yes, Lord, through these summer and winter times,

Oh what contentment filled with mirth is mine.

Trusting the cross shall be my cause for endless joy;

Therefore my heart shall bless Thy name with cheerful voice!

 

3. The cross of Christ shall ever be my boast and pride,

Tho' there be times my feet be burned from painful strides,

But here I hear Thy tender voice so sweetly guides;

Only the cross gives shelter in this desert land.

How fresh and clear Thy spring with ease has flown.

Drink to the full, O dry and weary soul!

Drawn to the cross my strength can be revived once more;

Therefore my heart shall flood with praises evermore!

 

4. The cross of Christ shall ever be my boast and pride,

Tho' there be times my heart's so burdened with complaints.

Suddenly then, Thy glory 'fore my eyes appears;

The cross now brings me to behold Thee face to face.

And there I kiss the imprint of Thy feet;

Thy every step has paved a path for me.

O blessed cross, Thy glory has now filled my heart;

Therefore I sing for I have won the crown of Life!

 

 

 


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