The New Church Hymnal ‎#162

162. The Way of the Cross Leads Home

1 I must needs go home by the way of the cross,
There's no other way but this;
I shall ne'er get sight of the gates of light,
If the way of the cross I miss.

Refrain:
The way of the cross leads home,
The way of the cross leads home;
It is sweet to know as I onward go,
The way of cross leads home.

2 I must needs go on in the blood-sprinkled way,
The path that the Savior trod,
If I ever climb to the heights sublime,
Where the soul is at home with God. [Refrain]

3 Then I bid farewell to the way of the world,
To walk in it nevermore;
For the Lord says, "Come," and I seek my home,
Where He waits at the open door. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I must needs go home by the way of the cross
• Title: The Way of the Cross Leads Home
• Author: Jessie B. Pounds
• Refrain First Line: The way of the cross leads home
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: The Christian Life: Aspiration and Consecration; Invitation: To Salvation; Cross; Fellowship; Heaven

Tune Information

• Name: [I must needs go home by the way of the cross]
• Composer: Charles H. Gabriel
• Key: G Major