The Gospel Awakening ‎#98

98. I Have Taken Up the Cross

1. I have taken up the cross of Christ,
And I'll bear it if He gives me grace;
It will make each heavy burden light,
If He shows me but the smiling of His face.

Chorus:
O! the cross, I will bear it,
In love, alway,
O! the crown, I shall wear it,
Through the bright, endless day.

2. I have taken up the cross today,
I will in my Saviour's footsteps go;
He will guide me in the narrow way
Till my pilgrimage is ended here below. [Chorus]

3. I have taken up the cross at last,
And I never more will lay it down;
Then when toils and cares of life are past,
Enter Glory and receive the golden crown. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: I have taken up the cross of Christ
• Title: I Have Taken Up the Cross
• Author: E. A. Hoffman
• Refrain First Line: O! the cross, I will bear it
• Publication Date: 1888
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [I have taken up the cross of Christ]
• Composer: J. H. Kurzenknabe
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Public Domain.