Author: Charles William Everest Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #510 (1926) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 "Take up thy cross," the Saviour said,
"If thou wouldst My disciple be;
Take up thy cross with willing heart,
And humbly follow after Me."
2 Take up thy cross; let not its weight
Fill thy weak soul with vain alarm;
His strength shall bear thy spirit up,
Sustain thy heart, and nerve thine arm.
3 Take up thy cross, nor heed the shame,
And let thy foolish pride rebel;
The Lord for thee the cross endured,
To save thy soul from death and hell.
4 Take up thy cross, then, in His strength,
And calmly sin's wild deluge brave;
'Twill guide thee to a better home,
It points to glory o'er the grave.
5 Take up thy cross, and follow Christ,
Nor think till death to lay it down;
For only he who bears the cross
May hope to wear the glorious crown.
Amen. Topics: Christian Conduct and Service; Commissioning of Missionaries; Cross-bearing Scripture: Matthew 16:24 Languages: English Tune Title: QUEBEC (HESPERUS)
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