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Kneeling at the Cross

F. E. Belden • English

Primary Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Verse 1

I'm kneeling at the cross, The cross of Calvary; All earthly gain is loss That hideth this from me.

Chorus

Kneeling, humbly kneeling; Jesus hears me pray; And now, his love revealing, He takes my guilt away.

Verse 2

O sweetest hour of day! O dearest hour of night! When kneeling, thus I pray, "Direct me, Lord, aright."

Chorus

Kneeling, humbly kneeling; Jesus hears me pray; And now, his love revealing, He takes my guilt away.

Verse 3

His mercy is my plea, No hope in self have I; His blood was shed for me, This is my only cry.

Chorus

Kneeling, humbly kneeling; Jesus hears me pray; And now, his love revealing, He takes my guilt away.

Verse 4

When most I feel my need, Then greatest strength is mine; And often as I plead I feel his touch divine.

Chorus

Kneeling, humbly kneeling; Jesus hears me pray; And now, his love revealing, He takes my guilt away.

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