1 I have taken up my cross for Jesus,
I would follow in His footsteps here below,
Tho’ the way is often rough and narrow,
All the way with Him I mean to go.

Refrain:
I will never lay down the cross,
Tho’ on me the world may frown;
I will never lay down the blessed cross,
Until I’ve received my crown.

2 Tho’ the world should leave me and forsake me,
I shall be content for Christ will still abide;
Tho’ the pow’rs of evil may surround me,
In the shadow of His wings I hide. [Refrain]

3 O the hallowed cross has wondrous glory,
And I know that crucified with Christ am I;
If on earth I bear the cross for Jesus,
I shall live and reign with Him on high. [Refrain]