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Beneath the Cross of Jesus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Beneath the Cross of Jesus by Joseph Barnby — Lyrics
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.
O safe and happy shelter,
O refuge tried and sweet,
O trysting place where Heaven’s love
And Heaven’s justice meet!
As to the holy patriarch
That wondrous dream was giv’n,
So seems my Saviour’s cross to me,
A ladder up to Heav’n.
There lies beneath its shadow
But on the further side
The darkness of an awful grave
That gapes both deep and wide;
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About Beneath the Cross of Jesus
This arrangement of the much-loved hymn tune STARKEY is by Joseph Barnby. It is set for SATB choir singing in English. The text, often attributed to Eliza Scudder, reflects on the spiritual solace and protection found beneath the cross of Jesus. It explores themes of refuge, rest, and salvation, likening the cross to a mighty rock, a home in the wilderness, and a ladder to heaven. The lyrics offer a profound meditation on faith, security, and the ultimate victory over the grave, providing comfort and hope to the believer. The arrangement is suited for general church services and devotional occasions.
