When you find [feel] the cross is heavy

1 When you find the cross is heavy,
And you feel like giving in,
Take your weakness straight to Jesus,
He will strengthen you within;
He will give you grace and power,
He will bring you safely through;
Countless hosts he leads to victory,
He will do the same for you.

Refrain:
He will bring you safely through,
He will bring you safely through;
He will give you grace and power
In temptation’s darkest hour;
He is with his hosts in battle,
He will surely be with you.

2 Foes may scoff and friends may wound you
As you tread the narrow way,
When they spurn or misinterpret
All the kindly words you say,
As you daily strive to lead them
From the paths of sin and shame,
Pointing them unto the Saviour
Who for sinners once was slain.

3 You will find that trusting Jesus
Makes your daily pathway bright,
And the glory of believing
Turns your darkness into light;
There’s a gladness which increases
As to serve him you aspire,
And a peace which comes with trusting
When his will is your desire.


Source: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #790