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Text:Our cross
Tune:WELTON

907. Our cross

1 "Take up thy cross," the Saviour said,
"If thou wouldst my disciple be;
Deny thyself, the world forsake,
And humbly follow after me."

2 Take up thy cross, let not its weight
Fill thy weak spirit with alarm;
His strength shall bear thy spirit up,
And brace thy heart and nerve thine arm.

3 Take up thy cross, nor heed the shame;
Nor let thy foolish pride rebel;
Thy Lord for thee the cross endured,
To save thy soul from death and hell.

4 Take up thy cross, and follow Christ;
Nor think till death to lay it down;
For only he who bears the cross
May hope to wear the glorious crown.

Text Information
First Line: "Take up thy cross," the Saviour said
Title: Our cross
Language: English
Publication Date: 1884
Topic: Activity; Christians: Duties; Church: Work of (4 more...)
Notes: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: WELTON
Meter: L. M.
Key: Bâ™­ Major



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