Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#398

398. "Take Up Your Cross," the Savior Said

1 "Take up your cross," the Savior said,
"If you would my disciple be;
Forsake the past, and come this day,
And humbly follow after me."

2 Take up your cross; let not its weight
Pervade your soul with vain alarm;
His strength shall bear your spirit up,
Sustain your heart and nerve your arm.

3 Take up your cross; nor heed the shame,
Nor let your foolish heart rebel;
For you the Lord endured the cross
To save your soul from death and hell.

4 Take up your cross and follow Christ,
Nor think till death to lay it down;
For only those who bear the cross
May hope to wear a golden crown.

Text Information

• First Line: "Take up your cross," the Savior said
• Title: "Take Up Your Cross," the Savior Said
• Author: Charles W. Everest, 1814-1877 (alt.)
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Witness; Lent 2 (Year B); Commitment; Cross-bearing

Tune Information

• Name: NUN LASST UNS DEN LEIB BEGRABEN
• Meter: L M
• Key: G Major
• Source: G. Rhau, Newe deudsche geistliche Gesenge, 1544
• Copyright: Setting © 1969 Concordia Publishing House