Author: Thomas Shepherd Hymnal: Baptist Hymnal 2008 #243 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Must Jesus bear the cross alone
And all the world go free?
No, there's a cross for ev'ryone,
And there's a cross for me.
2 How happy are the saints above
Who once went sorrowing here!
But now they taste unmingled love
And joy without a tear.
3 The consecrated cross I'll bear
Till death shall set me free;
And then go home my crown to wear,
For there's a crown for me.
4 Upon the crystal pavement, down
At Jesus' pierced feet,
Joyful I'll cast my golden crown
And His dear name repeat.
5 O precious cross! O glorious crown!
O resurrection day!
When Christ the Lord from heaven comes down
And bears my soul away. Languages: English Tune Title: MAITLAND
Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone