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THE SECRET OF THE CROSS by M. J. CLARKSON

First Line: I'VE LEARNED A PRECIOUS SECRET
Last Line: AND THUS RETURN TO GOD.
Subject(s): JESUS CHRIST;
I've learned a precious secret,
I would that all might know,
That only in the cross of Christ
Is found the balm for woe.

For when I bear it as I should,
I find it beareth me;
I throw me on its gracious arms,
And lose my misery.

O Cross! sweet Cross of Jesus!
I'll sing thy praise abroad,
Till others learn to love thee too
And thus return to God.



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