Our Great Redeemer's Praise ‎#220

220. Take Up Thy Cross

1 "Take up thy cross," the Savior said,
"if thou wouldst my disciple be;
deny thyself, the world forsake,
and humbly follow after Me."

2 Take up thy cross, let not its weight
fill thy weak spirit with alarm;
His strength shall bear thy spirit up,
and brace thy heart, and nerve thine arm.

3 Take up thy cross, nor heed the shame,
nor let thy foolish pride rebel;
thy Lord for thee the cross endured,
to save thy soul from death and hell.

4 Take up thy cross, and follow Christ,
nor think till death to lay it down;
for only they who bear the cross
may hope to wear the glorious crown.

Text Information

• First Line: "Take up thy cross," the Savior said
• Title: Take Up Thy Cross
• Author: Charles W. Everest (1833)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2022
• Scripture:
  Matthew 16:24-26
  ;
  Mark 8:34-38
  ;
  Luke 9:23-25
• Topic: Jesus, Suffered, Dead, and Buried: Lent and Passion

Tune Information

• Name: GERMANY
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: William Gardiner's Sacred Melodies, 1815