At the Cross of Jesus Bowing
Daniel Otis Teasley (1905) • English
Primary Scripture: Colossians 1:20
Verse 1
At the cross of Jesus bowing, Here I find a safe retreat From a world of care and trouble, In His presence calm and sweet.
Chorus
Sweet stillness of heaven around me I feel, While low at the cross of my Jesus I kneel.
Verse 2
At the cross of Jesus bowing, Here I count my blessings o’er; Here I drink from life’s pure fountain, Drink until I thirst no more.
Chorus
Sweet stillness of heaven around me I feel, While low at the cross of my Jesus I kneel.
Verse 3
At the cross of Jesus bowing, Here I spend life’s sweetest hour; Here I taste the joys of heaven, Fill my heart with conq’ring pow’r.
Chorus
Sweet stillness of heaven around me I feel, While low at the cross of my Jesus I kneel.
Verse 4
At the cross of Jesus bowing, Let me never from it part; For His dying love has conquered My rebellious, roving heart.
Chorus
Sweet stillness of heaven around me I feel, While low at the cross of my Jesus I kneel.
Verse 5
At the cross of Jesus bowing, Here I own His way is best; In the shelter of Mount Calv’ry, Let me die in peace at last.
Chorus
Sweet stillness of heaven around me I feel, While low at the cross of my Jesus I kneel.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- colossians 1:20