1.

From the cross God’s light and pow’r shine clearly,
So darkness and despair must flee.
Blest is he who in the truth rejoices
And from sinning has been gloriously set free!

Chorus:

Word of the cross can set you free;
’Tis able to resolve life’s many problems.
’Twill make you free, and happy you will be.
The cross e’er our song shall be.

2.

Only on the cross is found true oneness—
Peace in the Church and in the home.
Such a blessed life of light and pureness!
For without the death of self we’ll ne’er be one.

Chorus:

Word of the cross can guide your life
And lead you to the crown and unto glory.
Stand faithfully and never shaken be;
He’ll strengthen you mightily.

3.

From the cross, O hear the Savior calling:
“Put on the mind of sacrifice.”
Blest is he who has the Master’s Spirit
And will daily bear his cross whate’er the price.

Chorus:

The mind of Christ is sacri-fice;
It never will draw back, though death it faces.
This royal mind, this spirit just and right,
Takes all from God’s mighty hand.

Written in 1938 by Aksel J. Smith (published in 1947)Composed by Queen LiliuokalaniText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ A