The Hymnbook ‎#290

290. Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone

1 Must Jesus bear the cross alone,
And all the world go free?
No, there's a cross for every one,
And there's a cross for me.

2 The consecrated cross I'll bear,
Till death shall set me free,
And then go home my crown to wear,
For there's a crown for me.

3 O precious cross! O glorious crown!
O resurrection day!
Ye angels, from the stars come down,
And bear my soul away.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Must Jesus bear the cross alone
• Title: Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone
• Author: Thomas Shepherd (1693; alt.)
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Luke 9:23
  ;
  2 Timothy 2:12
  ;
  Revelation 2:10
• Topic: Cross, The; Discipleship; Life in Christ: Discipleship and Service

Tune Information

• Name: MAITLAND
• Composer: George N. Allen (1812-1877)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major