The cross is not greater than His grace

This is such a beautiful and comforting song. Read it and think about it. The text was written and the tune was composed both by Ballington Booth from England in 1857. He was the son of William and Catherine Mumford Booth, founders of the Salvation Army.

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2. The cross that He gave may be heavy,

1. But it ne’er outweighs His grace;

1. The storm that I feared may surround me,

1. But it ne’er excludes His face.

• Refrain:

• The cross is not greater than His grace,

• The storm cannot hide His blessed face;

• I am satisfied to know

• That with Jesus here below,

• I can conquer every foe.

1. The thorns in my path are not sharper

1. Than composed His crown for me;

1. The cup that I drink not more bitter

1. Than He drank in Gethsemane.

1. The light of His love shineth brighter,

1. As it falls on paths of woe;

1. The toil of my work groweth lighter,

1. As I stoop to raise the low.

1. His will have I joy in fulfilling,

1. As I’m walking in His sight;

1. My all to the blood I am bringing,

1. It alone can keep me right.