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Text:The Way of the Cross Is the Way
Author:Dr. James M. Gray
Tune:[On the cross His life outpoured]
Composer:Chas. H. Gabriel

130. The Way of the Cross Is the Way

1 On the cross His life outpoured,
All your sins and mine He bore;
Now in earth and heav’n adored,
Jesus lives forevermore.

Refrain:
For the way of the cross is the way of the crown;
For the way of the cross is the way of the crown.

2 Only He that cross could bear,
His alone the sacrifice!
But if we His glory share,
That reward has still its price. [Refrain]

3 “Any man who follows me,
Let him first himself deny;
If he lose his life,” said He,
“He will find it by and by.” [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: On the cross His life outpoured
Title: The Way of the Cross Is the Way
Author: Dr. James M. Gray
Refrain First Line: For the way of the cross is the way of the crown
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [On the cross His life outpoured]
Composer: Chas. H. Gabriel
Notes: Public Domain.



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