Description
I STAND BEFORE THE CROSS (A)
Scripture: John 19:25
Key: Ab
Time Signature: 4/4
Hymn Status: Partnership (An agreement between the hymn writer and R.J. Stevens Music, LLC.)
Terms of Use: This hymn is free to use for display and print but with the following exception(s):
1. The hymn writer does not want this hymn and its arrangement altered in any way.
2. The hymn writer does not want this hymn accompanied with instrumental music.
Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16
Lyrics
Verse 1: I stand before the cross of Christ, Beneath His outstretched arms. I stand amazed at His loving grace, His care which never harms.
Verse 2: I stand before the cross of Christ, To eat this precious bread. I stand in tho’t of His body torn, That day of awful dread.
Verse 3: I stand before the cross of Christ, And drink this cup of blood. I stand forgiv’n by its saving pow’r, The fountain’s cleansing flood.
Verse 4: I stand before the cross of Christ, And hear Him say “forgive!” I stand redeemed by the sacrifice, And I shall always live.
Chorus: I stand before the cross. O, what an awful cost! I stand before the cross, Looking up at Jesus as He died!
