Author: Charles W. Everest, 1814-77 Hymnal: Lutheran Worship #382 (1982) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 "Take up your cross," the Savior said,
"If you would my disciple be;
Forsake the past, and come this day,
And humbly follow after me."
2 Take up your cross; let not its weight
Pervade your soul with vain alarm;
His strength shall bear your spirit up,
Sustain your heart, and nerve your arm.
3 Take up your cross, nor heed the shame,
Nor let your foolish heart rebel;
For you the Lord endured the cross
To save your soul from death and hell.
4 Take up your cross and follow Christ,
Nor think till death to lay it down;
For only those who bear the cross
May hope to wear a golden crown. Topics: Commitment; Cross-bearing; Love and Obedience Languages: English Tune Title: NUN LASST UNS DEN LEIB BEGRABEN
"Take Up Your Cross," the Savior Said