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Cross of Jesus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Cross of Jesus by John Stainer — Lyrics
Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow,
where the blood of Christ was shed,
perfect Man on thee did suffer,
perfect God on thee has bled!
Here the King of all the ages,
throned in light ere worlds could be,
robed in mortal flesh is dying,
crucified by sin for me.
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About Cross of Jesus
Sir John Stainer's Cross of Jesus is a powerful anthem for SATB choir, ideal for services commemorating the Passion or Easter. The English text grapples with the profound paradox of Christ's suffering: the eternal God becoming mortal and dying on the cross. It reflects on the immense sacrifice made for humanity, highlighting the "mysterious condescending" and "abandonment sublime" as God himself bears the "sufferings of time." The music, setting this devotional text, would offer a solemn and contemplative moment for a congregation, allowing the choir to express the deep theological and emotional weight of the crucifixion.
