In the Shadow of the Cross

I was away from home while my husband applied the first coat of paint
to our "new" old room.
"Send me a picture of it," I texted him.
This is one he sent me.
I saw it immediately--the cross.
The words to an old song came to my mind.
I remember Dick Anthony and Bill Pearce singing it.
(Well, at least I THINK I do!
And I KNOW I remember my mother and dad singing it,,,)
I looked in vain to find it, 
but in the process I found THESE lyrics--unfamiliar to me, but also old and precious.
  1. In the shadow of the cross let me hide,
    There the Savior for my sins bled and died;
    There the precious, cleansing fount
    Flows so free from Calv’ry’s mount,
    In the shadow of the cross let me hide.
  2. In the shadow of the cross, blessed place!
    Living only for the Lord, by His grace;
    What He says I’ll gladly do,
    Ever standing firm and true,
    In the shadow of the cross, blessed place!
  3. In the shadow of the cross, safe retreat,
    Ever sitting lowly at Jesus’ feet;
    While His presence is so near
    I shall never, never fear,
    In the shadow of the cross, safe retreat.
  4. In the shadow of the cross, here I meet,
    In communion with my Lord, oh, how sweet!
    And my soul is borne above,
    While I revel in His love,
    In the shadow of the cross, here I meet!
     Refrain:
       In the shadow of the cross I will rest,
        For with everlasting peace I am blest;
       Here I dwell in love unknown,
       Streaming down from heaven’s throne,
       In the shadow of the cross I will rest.
(William J. Henry) 

    I am praying that the occupant of our "new" old room
    WILL find much rest, peace and contentment in this room
as he does in the shadow of the cross.

9 comments:

  1. "And I KNOW I remember my mother and dad singing it"

    Your mom and dad sang together? That is an even bigger blessing than I can put into words. That is a treasure!

    I like how you wish for peace for the new occupant...are you moving?

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    1. No, we are getting a room ready for my father to move in with us. Yes. My mother played the piano and they harmonized beautifully. Not sure how many public "performances" they did, but they did sing on occasion...

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  2. That's awesome....I like shadows and what better one than a cross! HOPE you have a great Labor Day...get some rest!

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    1. Rest would be wonderful, but we have "miles to go before we sleep"! We DO plan a cookout with my sister & her family, our father, and Gary and I....How about you?

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  3. It always warms my heart to see older parents brought into the homes of their adult children. I know that such a situation cannot work for everyone, but to me it is the best arrangement if it is possible. I believe you will be honoring your earthly father and your Heavenly Father. Blessings on your preparations!

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  4. What a beautiful old hymn, one I am not familiar with.

    What a wonderful photo also, it's a wonderful symbol and the hymn a blessing for your Dad who will have this room as it's own.

    The color of the room with the white trim is very restful.

    Have a lovely week dear Rebecca ~ Love, hugs & prayers ~ FlowerLady

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    1. Thanks, Lorraine. Your words are very affirming. You have a lovely and satisfying week, too ♥

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Writing a Song a Week #3
♪ I wait for the Lord; my soul waits and in his word I hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning ♪ (Psalm 130:5-6)