Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: Beneath the shadow of the cross
Topic: The New Life/Sympathies and Activities
Writer: S Longfellow
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 956
Page Number: 569, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsBeneath the shadow of the cross,
As earthly hopes remove,
His new commandment Jesus gives,
His blessed word of love.
O, bond of union, strong and deep!
O, bond of perfect peace!
Not e'en the lifted cross can harm,
If we but hold to this.
Then, Jesus, be thy Spirit ours!
And swift our feet shall move
To deeds of pure self-sacrifice,
And the sweet tasks of love.