Christ in Song: for all religious services nearly one thousand best gospel hymns, new and old with responsive scripture readings (Rev. and Enl.) 543. When the cross seems hard to carry

Christ in Song‎#543

Text:	Lift! Brother, Lift!
Author:	F. E. B.
Tune:	[When the cross seems hard to carry]
Composer:	F. E. Belden

1 When the cross seems hard to carry,
Lift! brother, lift!
O'er the burden never tarry,
Lift! brother, lift!

Chorus:
Lift the cross and clasp it tighter,
Lift! brother, lift!
Lifting makes the burden lighter,
Lift! brother, lift!

2 Duty's call is self-denying,
Lift! brother, lift!
Half the battle lies in trying,
Lift! brother, lift! [Chorus]

3 When the evil seems the strongest,
Lift! brother, lift!
Lift the hardest, lift the longest,
Lift! brother, lift! [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line:	When the cross seems hard to carry
Title:	Lift! Brother, Lift!
Author:	F. E. B.
Refrain First Line:	Lift the cross and clasp it tighter
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1908
Topic:	Christ: Winning Souls; Living His Life: Winning Souls; Living His Life: Call to Activity

Tune Information
Name:	[When the cross seems hard to carry]
Composer:	F. E. Belden
Key:	E♭ Major