The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#488

488. Take Up Thy Cross, the Saviour Said

1 "Take up thy cross," the Saviour said,
"If thou wouldst my disciple be;
Deny thyself, the world forsake,
And humbly follow after me."

2 Take up thy cross, let not its weight
Fill thy weak spirit with alarm;
His strength shall bear thy spirit up,
And brace thy heart and nerve thine arm.

3 Take up thy cross, nor heed the shame;
Nor let thy foolish pride rebel;
Thy Lord for thee the cross endured,
To save thy soul from death and hell.

4 Take up thy cross and follow Christ;
Nor think till death to lay it down;
For only he who bears the cross
May hope to wear the glorious crown.

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: "Take up thy cross," the Saviour said
• Title: Take Up Thy Cross, the Saviour Said
• Author: Charles W Everest, 1814-1877
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Consecration

Tune Information

• Name: GERMANY
• Meter: L M
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: William Gardiner's Scared Melodies, 1815