1 They who would be my disciples,
Must patiently bear the cross,
Leaving the world behind them,
Counting it all but dross.
Chorus:
Then patiently bear the cross,
Thou soon shalt lay it down,
And wear, among the ransom'd,
A shining golden crown.
2 They who would share in my glory,
Must follow where'er I go,
Bearing with joy the burdens,
Laid on them here below. [Chorus]
3 They who would enter yon portal,
Where cometh no stain or dross,
Must walk in the way of denial,
And cheerfully bear the cross. [Chorus]
Source: Light and Life: a collection of new hymns and tunes for sunday schools, prayer meetings, praise meetings and revival meetings #16