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To bear the blessed Savior's cross

To bear the blessed Savior's cross

Author: Paul Henkel
Published in 3 hymnals

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1 To bear the blessed Saviour's Cross,
And follow him in all his ways,
To be content with gain and loss,
Requires the aid of heav'nly grace.

2 First it is pleasing news to hear:
Ye weary souls come unto me,
Your minds I will refresh and cheer,
And of your burthens set you free.

3 But when the Saviour's cause requires
To walk the straight and narrow road;
This proves a cross to their desires,
To those who hate the ways of God.

4 But they who truly love the Lord,
It is their aim and full design,
To look to God and trust his word,
And never murmur or repine.

5 They imitate their glorious head,
And cleave to him their mighty friend;
Oft Satan makes them feel afraid,
Yet they endure unto the end.

6 May I be truly one of those,
That follow Jesus ever more;
Though world and Satan still oppose,
May I not yield unto their pow'r.

Source: Church Hymn Book: consisting of newly composed hymns with the addition of hymns and psalms, from other authors, carefully adapted for the use of public worship, and many other occasions (1st ed.) #CCLXXXIX

Author: Paul Henkel

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First Line: To bear the blessed Savior's cross
Author: Paul Henkel
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Church Hymn Book . 3rd ed. #d537

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Church Hymn Book; consisting of hymns and psalms, original and selected. adapted to public worship and many other occasions. 2nd ed. #451

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Church Hymn Book #CCLXXXIX

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