Author: Michael R. Newbolt, 1874-1956; George W. Kitchen, 1897-1912; Angel Mattos; Dimas Planas-Belfort, 1934-1992 Hymnal: WORS2011 #885 (2011) Meter: 10.10 with refrain First Line: Come, Christians follow where the Master trod (Vamos, cristianos, trasnuestro Señor) Refrain First Line: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim (Alcen la cruz, emblema de su amor) 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 Led on their way by this triumphant sign,
The hosts of God in conquering ranks combine. [Refrain]
3 Each newborn servant of the Crucified
Bears on the brow the seal of him who died. [Refrain]
4 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
Your death has bought us life eternally. [Refrain]
5 So shall our song of triumph ever be:
Praise to the Crucified for victory! [Refrain]
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Spanish -
Refrain:
Alcen la cruz, emblema de su amor;
que el mundo al fin conozca al Salvador.
1 Vamos, cristianos, tras nuestro Señor;El
rey victorioso, Cristo, Hijo de Dios. [Refrain]
2 Bajo este signo de su gran poder
El pueblo de Dios avanza sin temer. [Refrain]
3 Cada creyente del que en cruz murió
En su frente lleva el signo en que venció [Refrain]
4 Cuando te alzaron glorioso en la cruz,
Allí prometiste llevarnos a la luz. [Refrain]
5 Himnos de gloria alcemos sin cesar:
Al rey vencedor que en cruz supo triunfar. [Refrain] Topics: Exaltation of the Holy Cross Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18 Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: CRUCIFER
Lift High the Cross (Alcen la Cruz)