1.

Those who are bound for perdition,
Foolish the cross in their sight.
But for those seeking salvation,
It is God’s power and might.

Chorus:

Only the cross ends division;
It breaks the enmity down.
Only the cross is sufficient;
There we in oneness are bound.

2.

Suff’ring the cross brings, then healing.
It leads to pure and sweet rest,
Unto the needy revealing
God’s boundless comfort so blest.

3.

Joy the cross gives, and refreshing;
It fills our hearts with true peace.
Dwell there; partake in God’s blessing.
Happiness never will cease.

4.

When on the cross we’re abiding,
Oneness and love then will grow.
’Gainst flesh and lusts we are fighting.
Into Christ’s death sin must go.

Written by Marie Johansen (published in 1929)Norwegian melody (harmonised by Elling Enger)Text © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ A