To the world my love for Christ confessing,
In his promise sweet, true faith expressing,
While more precious daily grows each blessing,
In the shadow of the cross I abide.

Refrain:
In the shadow of the cross abiding ever,
In the shadow of the cross;
Holding sweet communion with my loving Savior,
In the shadow of the cross.

Sheltered, when the tempest is prevailing,
Shielded, when the tempter is assailing,
Sure that my Redeemer is unfailing,
In the shadow of the cross I abide. [Refrain]

Caring nothing for the world’s vain pleasures,
Laying up in heaven endless treasures,
Finding joys that fill the deepest measures,
In the shadow of the cross I abide. [Refrain]

Prizing more and more the blessings given,
Keeping near the side that once was riven,
Till my Savior calls me home to heaven,
Trusting sweetly, here my soul shall abide. [Refrain]