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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
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