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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
D
About this Hymn
Our church studied the book of James and we were looking for a hymn on the context of the body of Christ and how we relate to each other. Kristyn and I wrote this hymn based on the title of Elizabeth Clephane's classic hymn "Beneath the Cross of Jesus." While it is true that through the cross we have been given unbelievable promises for the future, its implications for how we live our lives here and now are equally radical. One such implication is how we live together as a community. We are not saved for ourselves; disassociating ourselves from the rest of the body (regardless of how difficult others can be) is simply not an option. – Keith Getty
Lyrics
Verse 1
Beneath the cross of Jesus I find a place to stand, and wonder at such mercy that calls me as I am. For hands that should discard me hold wounds which tell me, "Come!" Beneath the cross of Jesus my unworthy soul is won.
Verse 2
Beneath the cross of Jesus, his family is my own— once strangers chasing selfish dreams, now one through grace alone. How could I now dishonor the ones that you have loved? Beneath the cross of Jesus see the children called by God.
Verse 3
Beneath the cross of Jesus, the path before the crown— we follow in his footsteps where promised hope is found. How great the joy before us to be his perfect bride! Beneath the cross of Jesus we will gladly live our lives.
Beneath the cross of Jesus I find a place to stand, and wonder at such mercy that calls me as I am. For hands that should discard me hold wounds which tell me, "Come!" Beneath the cross of Jesus my unworthy soul is won.
Verse 2
Beneath the cross of Jesus, his family is my own— once strangers chasing selfish dreams, now one through grace alone. How could I now dishonor the ones that you have loved? Beneath the cross of Jesus see the children called by God.
Verse 3
Beneath the cross of Jesus, the path before the crown— we follow in his footsteps where promised hope is found. How great the joy before us to be his perfect bride! Beneath the cross of Jesus we will gladly live our lives.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty © 2006 Thankyou Music Ltd (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)