Author: George W. Kitchin; Michael R. Newbolt Hymnal: Renew! Songs and Hymns for Blended Worship #297 (1995) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Going Forth Recessional Hymns; Service of the Table Post-Communion Songs; The Going Forth Recessional Hymns First Line: Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod Lyrics: Refrain:
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
till all the world adore his sacred name.
1 Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod,
our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God. (Refrain)
2 All newborn servants of the Crucified
bear on their brows the seal of him who died. (Refrain)
3 O Lord, once lifted on the tree of pain,
draw all the world to seek you once again. (Refrain)
4 Let every race and every language tell
of him who saves our lives from death and hell. (Refrain)
5 So shall our song of triumph ever be:
praise to the Crucified for victory! (Refrain)
Languages: English Tune Title: CRUCIFER
Lift High the Cross