Author: Charles W. Everest, 1814-1877 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 297 hymnals First Line: Take up your cross, the Savior said Lyrics: 1 Take up your cross, the Savior said, If you would my disciple be; Deny yourself, the world forsake, And humbly follow after me. 2 Take up your cross, be not ashamed! Let not disgrace your spirit fill! For God himself endured to die Upon a cross, on ... Topics: The Liturgical Year Ash Wednesday Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27 Used With Tune: ERHALT UNS, HERR
Take Up Your Cross