What is the symbol, we carry of Jesus?
But His light we hold high on a hill;
There to be seen as it shines outward through us,
As we serve Him, obedient still.
Not in a cross, nor a skyward steeple
A photo, an image, or even a shrine
It is, in deed, in the heart of His people
His living light doth so beautifully shine
Of a dying Christ
And we as His people
Remember Him alive
He is not a cross or a tree
As He called Himself a lamb
Living water of purity
The Alpha, Omega, and I Am
OUR cross is the giving up
Of each worldly sin
Having, too, a humble heart
Striving to obey Him
We are Christians, it is true
Sharing His light as He asks us to
Inwardly and through
Showing our allegiance, too
We are His Saints, it is true
Sharing His Light as He asks us to
Inwardly and through
Showing our allegiance, too
Verse 1]
The cross is a symbol
Of a dying Christ
And we as His people
Remember Him alive
[Verse 2]
He is not a cross or a tree
As He called Himself a lamb
Living water of purity
The Alpha, Omega, and I Am
[Chorus]
Our cross is the giving up
Of each worldly sin
Having, too, a humble heart
Striving to obey Him
[Verse 3]
We are Christians, it is true
Sharing His light as He asks us to
Inwardly and through
Showing our allegiance, too
[Chorus]
We are Christians, it is true
Sharing His light as He asks us to
Inwardly and through
Showing our allegiance, too
[Bridge]
We are His Saints, it is true
Sharing His Light as He asks us to
Inwardly and through
Showing our allegiance, too
[Final Chorus]
Our cross is the giving up
Of each worldly sin
Having, too, a humble heart
Striving to obey Him
[Outro]
Sharing His light as He asks us to
Showing our allegiance, too
The Symbol of Christ
April 1975
Gordon B Hinckley
The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-Day belief, the cross is viewed as a symbol of the dying Christ. This perspective emphasizes that while the cross represents Christ's death, the focus of the faith is on His resurrection and living presence.
Symbolism of the Cross
- Dying Christ: The cross is primarily seen as a representation of Christ's sacrifice and death.
- Living Christ: The message of the LDS faith centers on the resurrection and the living Christ, which is why the cross is not commonly displayed in their places of worship.
Cultural Practices
- Lack of Display: The LDS Church does not typically use the cross in its buildings or services, reflecting a focus on the living aspects of Christ rather than His death.
- Personal Choice: While the Church does not officially discourage the wearing of crosses, many members choose not to wear them.
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