p. 219 | BEHIND THE CROSS by M. J. C.

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 16, 1867

“BEHIND THE CROSS.”

By M. J. C.

Behind the cross, oh! let me hide, The cross of Christ the crucified, Let self sink down; ’tis not my aim To gain applause for my weak name.

I would not strive to please the ear With words of peace when foes lurk near, I would not seek to clothe my theme In lofty words to bring me fame.

Behind the cross, oh! let me hide; On that Christ suffered, bled, and died; And I, while pointing to that scene, Should bear a humble, contrite mien.

I do not wish to hear men say, “That's a smart man we heard to-day.” Ah no, I’d rather see them weep, Then should I hope some fruit to reap.

M. J. C.

Rochester, N. Y.