Author: George W. Kitchin, 1827-1912; Michael R. Newbolt, 1874-1956 Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18 First Line: Led on their way by this triumphant sign Refrain First Line: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lyrics: Refrain:
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
till all the world adore his sacred name.
1 Led on their way by this triumphant sign,
The hosts of God in conquering ranks combine. [Refrain]
2 Each newborn soldier of the Crucified
Bears on the brow the seal of him who died. [Refrain
3 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
as thou hast promised, draw the world to thee. [Refrain]
4 So shall our song of triumph ever be:
Praise to the Crucified for victory! [Refrain] Topics: Cross; Discipleship; Holy Name; Paschal Mystery; Salvation; Sunday, the Lord's Day; Rites of the Church Baptism; Rites of the Church Confirmation; Rites of the Church Holy Orders; The Liturgical Year Palm Sunday of teh Passion of the Lord; The Liturgical Year Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday); The Liturgical Year Easter (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; The Liturgical Year The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14) Used With Tune: CRUCIFER
Lift High the Cross