Scripture Verse

For the joy set before Him He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2

Introduction

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Eliza E. Hewitt
1851–1920

Words: Eli­za E. Hew­itt, in Ju­bi­la­te (Phi­la­del­phia, Penn­syl­van­ia: Hall-Mack, 1917), num­ber 112.

Music: Ar­ranged from Giu­sep­pe Ver­di by J. Lin­coln Hall (🔊 pdf nwc). Some hym­nals give the ar­ran­ger as Al­fred Jud­son, one of Hall’s pseu­do­nyms.

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Giuseppe Verdi
1813–1901

Lyrics

Sing of the cross, the wondrous cross,
Sing of its grace divine;
Christ our Redeemer
Saved us from sorrow and loss;
Sing on, sing on!
Sing of the cross, sing on, sing on!

Refrain

Sing of the King of glory,
God’s well belovèd Son;
Honor His name (so wondrous),
Mercy proclaim,
O friends of Jesus, sing on, sing on!

Sing of His crown, His royal crown,
Sing of its power divine;
King everlasting,
Vainly His enemies frown;
Sing on, sing on!
Sing of His crown, sing on, sing on!

Refrain

Sing of the throne, the radiant throne,
Throne of the King divine;
Jesus is reigning;
Happy allegiance we own;
Sing on, sing on!
Sing of the throne, sing on, sing on!

Refrain