The Bright Array ‎#81

81. Bear the Cross

1 Bear the cross; the crown will be the brighter
If through faith and patience it is won;
Weary not; thy burden will seem lighter
For the consciousness of duty done.

Refrain:
Bear the cross, bear the cross;
All the brighter will be the crown;
Bear the cross, bear the cross;
All the brighter will be the crown.

2 Bear the cross, nor ever faint or falter;
For the right be ever firm and true;
Naught can e’er His gracious purpose alter,
Who in tender love hath chosen you. [Refrain]

3 Bear the cross; the night will soon be over,
And the long expected light will come;
All the past His precious love will cover
With the joy of endless rest and home. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Bear the cross; the crown will be the brighter
• Title: Bear the Cross
• Author: Helen R. Young
• Refrain First Line: Bear the cross, bear the cross
• Publication Date: 1889
• Scripture:
  Luke 23:26
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Bear the cross; the crown will be the brighter]
• Composer: Robert Lowry
• Notes: Public Domain.