Author: George William Kitchin (1827-1912); Michael Robert Newbolt (1874-1956) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #707 (2013) Meter: 10.10 with refrain First Line: Come, let us follow where our Captain trod Lyrics: Refrain:
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
till all the world adore his sacred name.
1 Come, let us follow where our Captain trod,
our King victorious, Christ the Son of God: [Refrain]
2 Led on their way by this triumphant sign,
he hosts of God in conquering ranks combine: [Refrain]
3 Each new-born soldier of the Crucified
bears on his brow the seal of him who died: [Refrain]
4 This is the sign which Satan's legions fear
and angels veil their faces to revere: [Refrain]
5 Saved by the cross whereon their Lord was slain,
earth's fallen children their lost home regain: [Refrain]
6 From north and south, from east and west they raise
in growing unison their song of praise: [Refrain]
7 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
as thou hast promised, draw us unto thee: [Refrain]
8 Let every race and every language tell
of him who saves our souls from death and hell: [Refrain]
9 From farthest regions let them homage bring,
and on his cross adore their Saviour King: [Refrain]
1O Set up thy throne, that earth's despair may cease
beneath the shadow of its healing peace: [Refrain]
11 For thy blest cross which doth for all atone
creation's praises rise before thy throne: [Refrain] Topics: Passiontide; Atonement; Baptism; Church Year Good Friday; Evangelism; Jesus Name; Other Saints and Festivals Holy Cross Day; The Fifth Sunday of Lent Year A; The Fifth Sunday of Lent Year B; Victory Scripture: Psalm 107:2-3 Languages: English Tune Title: CRUCIFER
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