Author: George William Kitchin, 1827-1912; Michael Robert Newbolt, 1874-1956 Hymnal: Catholic Book of Worship III #435 (1994) Topics: Christ the King; Discipleship; Holy Week Passion Sunday; Holy Week Good Friday; Jesus; Lent; New Life/New Creation; Sacraments/Rites Christian Initiation of Adults; Sacraments/Rites Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens First Line: Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod Refrain First Line: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lyrics: Refrain:
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
Till all the world adore his sacred name.
1 Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod,
The Lamb victorious, Christ, the Son of God. [Refrain]
2 Each newborn servant of the Crucified
Bears on the brow the seal of Christ who died. [Refrain]
3 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
Your death has brought us life eternally. [Refrain]
4 So shall our song of triumph ever be:
Praise to the Crucified for victory. [Refrain] Scripture: John 3 Languages: English Tune Title: CRUCIFER
Lift High the Cross