Calvary's Praises ‎#184

184. Bear Thy Brother's Burden

1 Go and bear thy brother’s burden,
Heed today the Lord’s command,
Find him with his load of trouble,
Offer him a helping hand;
Speak to Him in gentle kindness
Words of sympathy and love,
That a blessed balm of healing
To his bleeding heart may prove.

Refrain:
Oh! this world is full of sadness,
You may share it if you will;
Go and bear thy brother’s burden,
And the law of Christ fulfill.

2 Go and bear thy brother’s burden,
See! he carries it alone!
Hasten to his side and help him,—
It will lighter make thine own;
Weary, fainting, pressed in spirit,
He is ready to despair,—
What if God to him hath measured
Sorrows meant for you to share! [Refrain]

3 Go and bear thy brother’s burden,
Oh! how heavy it may be!
Tho’ he wear no outward token
Of his heart’s deep agony;
Lift his load if but a little,
Lest He fall beneath its weight,
Ere he sink in human weakness,
And thy offer come too late. [Refrain]

4 Go and bear thy brother’s burden,
With his tears commingle thine,
Earth affords no higher mission,
Angels know none more divine;
Go, then, in His loving spirit,
Who hath all thy burdens borne,
Binding up the broken-hearted,
Comforting the souls that mourn. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Go and bear thy brother's burden
• Title: Bear Thy Brother's Burden
• Author: Rev. T. O. Chisholm
• Refrain First Line: Oh! This world is full of sadness
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Go and bear thy brother's burden]
• Composer: Mrs. T. O. Chisholm
• Notes: Public Domain.