Take thy cross and follow me

1 "Take the cross and follow me,"
Thus the Master speaks to thee:
Though in sin thou dost abide,
Jesus calls thee to his side;
Trust no merit of thine own,
Look to Him, and Him alone.

Chorus:
Take the cross the precious cross!
Count all worldly gain as loss,
And all earthly things as dross;
Jesus bids thee fear the cross.

2 There's a cross for thee to bear;
Toil, and pain, and grief, and care,
Yet though heavy it may be
Jesus bore still more for thee!
'Tis the thorny path alone
That can lead thee to His throne. [Chorus]

3 Soon, life's work will all be done,
Soon, thy mortal course be run:
Then, if thou hast faithful been,
And hast triumphed over sin,
Then thy cross thou layest down,
Christ shall give the promised crown. [Chorus]

Source: The Plymouth Sabbath School Collection of Hymns and Tunes #246

• MIDI file from Bradbury's Golden Shower of S.S. Melodies: a new collection of hymns and tunes for the Sabbath school #48