On the Holy Cross I See

This short hymn for Good Friday was recorded to a tune by Keith Duke, with the lyrics being credited as traditional.  No other information about the source has been found.

It is included in the 2008 edition of Catholic Hymns Old and New, and this may be the best source of sheet music for the song.

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On the holy cross I see Jesus’ hands nailed fast for me.
On the holy cross I see Jesus’ feet nailed fast for me;
Loving Jesus let me be still and quiet, close to thee,
Learning all thy love for me, giving all my love to thee.

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• Hymns for Good Friday
• Hymns about the Crucifixion