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Beneath the cross of Jesus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Beneath the cross of Jesus by Frederick Charles Maker — 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.
Upon the cross of Jesus
mine eyes at times can see
the very dying form of one
who suffered there for me;
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About Beneath the cross of Jesus
Frederick Charles Maker's setting of the hymn Beneath the cross of Jesus is for SATB choir. The music effectively conveys the profound devotion expressed in the text. The voices enter with a sense of calm, gradually building in intensity as the hymn progresses, mirroring the spiritual journey described in the words. The composer uses the SATB texture to create a rich harmonic landscape, supporting the solemn and reflective mood. The melody is clear and memorable, making it accessible for choirs and congregational singing, while the choral writing offers moments of powerful expression, particularly as the text speaks of "redeeming love" and the desire to "take, O cross, thy shadow for my abiding place."
