Kneel at the Cross

By Charles E. Moody

Lyrics

1. Kneel at the cross,
Christ will meet you there,
Come while He waits for you;
List to His voice,
Leave with Him your care
And begin life anew.

Refrain:
Kneel at the cross,
Leave ev'ry care;
Kneel at the cross,
Jesus will meet you there.

2. Kneel at the cross,
There is room for all
Who would His glory share;
Bliss there awaits,
Harm can ne'er befall
Those who are anchored there.

3. Kneel at the cross,
Give your idols up,
Look unto realms above;
Turn not away
To life's sparkling cup;
Trust only in His love.

Bible Reference

1 Corinthians 1:18

About This Hymn

This gospel hymn by Charles E. Moody gently invites believers to kneel at the cross, where Christ meets them with offers of new life and comfort. In the first stanza, the singer is encouraged to respond to the call of Jesus, leave their burdens behind, and begin life anew. The refrain joyfully reinforces that Jesus will meet you at the cross.

The second stanza extends the invitation to all, assuring that there is space for every soul who would share in God’s glory. It points to the security found in Christ, stating that bliss awaits and harm cannot reach those anchored in Him.

In the final stanza, Moody calls the listener to give up worldly idols and focus on the things above. It encourages resisting earthly temptations and trusting solely in the love of Christ, emphasizing faith, renunciation, and heavenly hope.