Author: George William Kitchin; Michael R. Newbolt Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 95 hymnals First Line: Come, Christians, follow where our Savior led 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 Come, Christians, follow where our Savior led,
our King victorious, Jesus Christ, our Head. Refrain
2 All newborn servants of the Crucified
bear on their brows the seal of him who died. Refrain
3 From north and south, from east and west we raise
in growing unison our song of praise. Refrain
4 O Lord, once lifted on the tree of pain,
draw all the world to seek you once again. Refrain
5 Let every race and every language tell
of him who saves our lives from death and hell. Refrain
6 Set up your throne, that earth's despair may cease
beneath the shadow of its healing peace. Refrain
7 So shall our song of triumph ever be:
praise to the Crucified for victory! Refrain
Topics: Commitment & Dedication; Cross of Christ; Suffering of Christ; Lent; Church; Close of Worship; Commitment & Dedication; Cross of Christ; Missions; Nation; Opening of Worship; Suffering of Christ; Victory Scripture: John 3:14 Used With Tune: CRUCIFER
Lift High the Cross