Author: Charles W. Everest Hymnal: The Hymnbook #293 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: "Take up thy cross", the Saviour said Lyrics: 1 "Take up thy cross," the Saviour said,
If thou wouldst My disciple be;
Take up thy cross with willing heart
And humbly follow after Me."
2 Take up thy cross; let not its weight
Fill thy weak spirit with alarm;
His strength shall bear thy spirit up,
And brace thy heart, and nerve thine arm.
3 Take up thy cross, nor heed the shame;
Nor let thy foolish pride rebel;
Thy Lord for thee the cross endured,
To save thy soul from death and hell.
4 Take up thy cross and follow Christ,
Nor think till death to lay it down;
For only he who bears the cross
May hope to wear the glorious crown.
Amen. Topics: Commitment; Cross, The; Discipleship; Humility; Life in Christ Discipleship and Service Scripture: Matthew 16:24 Tune Title: BRESLAU
"Take Up Thy Cross," the Saviour Said