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| Text: | When the cross seems to hard to carry |
| Author: | F. E. B. |
| Tune: | LIFT! BROTHER, LIFT! |
| Composer: | F. E. Belden |
1 When the cross seems hard to carry,
Lift! brother, lift!
O'er the burden never tarry,
Lift! brother, lift!
Chorus:
Lift the cross and clasp it tighter,
Lift! brother, lift!
Lifting makes the burden lighter,
Lift! brother, lift!
2 Duty's call is self-denying,
Lift! brother, lift!
Half the battle lies in trying,
Lift, brother, lift! [Chorus]
3 When the evil seems the strongest,
Lift! brother, lift!
Lift the hardest, lift the longest,
Lift! brother, lift! [Chorus]
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | When the cross seems to hard to carry |
| Author: | F. E. B. |
| Refrain First Line: | Lift the cross and clasp it tighter |
| Publication Date: | 1886 |
| Scripture: | |
| Topic: | Bible Songs: Invitation |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | LIFT! BROTHER, LIFT! |
| Composer: | F. E. Belden |
| Key: | E♭ Major |
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