New Songs of Pentecost No. 2 ‎#11

11. I Have Taken Up My Cross

1 I have taken up my cross for Jesus,
I would follow in His footsteps here below,
Tho’ the way is often rough and narrow,
All the way with Him I mean to go.

Refrain:
I will never lay down the cross,
Tho’ on me the world may frown;
I will never lay down the blessed cross,
Until I’ve received my crown.

2 Tho’ the world should leave me and forsake me,
I shall be content for Christ will still abide;
Tho’ the pow’rs of evil may surround me,
In the shadow of His wings I hide. [Refrain]

3 O the hallowed cross has wondrous glory,
And I know that crucified with Christ am I;
If on earth I bear the cross for Jesus,
I shall live and reign with Him on high. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I have taken up my cross for Jesus
• Title: I Have Taken Up My Cross
• Author: Richard Hainsworth
• Refrain First Line: I will never lay down the cross
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917

Tune Information

• Name: [I have taken up my cross for Jesus]
• Composer: Haldor Lillenas