Take up thy cross, the Saviour said
"Take up thy cross," the Saviour said
1
"Take up thy cross," the Saviour said,"If thou wouldst my disciple be;Deny thyself, the world forsake,And humbly follow after me."
2
Take up thy cross; let not its weightFill thy weak spirit with alarm;His strength shall bear thy spirit up,And brace thy heart and nerve thy 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, then, in his strength,And calmly every danger brave;'Twill guide thee to a better home,And lead to victory o'er the grave.
5
Take up thy cross, and follow Christ;Nor think till death to lay it down;For only he who bears the crossMay hope to wear the glorious crown.