Songs of the Kingdom ‎#129

129. Hold it up to the World

1 Take the cross, take the cross, hold it up to the world,
With its banner of hope by the Saviour unfurled;
Hold it up, and the lost to its refuge may flee
Where the dear Saviour pleads: I am seeking for thee.

Refrain:
Hold it up to the world,
Hold it up to the world;
Falter never, hold it ever,
Hold it up to the world.

2 Lift it high, lift it high, let the friendless behold;
There are hearts that will weep when its story is told;
Lift it high, and the poor to its shelter may flee
Where the dear Saviour pleads: I have suffered for thee. [Refrain]

3 Take the cross, take the cross, and rejoice in the Lord;
Go ye forth, go ye forth in the strength of His word;
Hold it up, and the eye of the careless may see
Where the dear Saviour pleads: I was wounded for thee. [Refrain]

4 O the cross, blessed cross, with the blood crimson tide
Like a river of love flowing down from its side!
To the cross all may come; hold it up, and proclaim
Here is pardon and peace thro’ a Saviour’s dear name. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Take the cross, take the cross, hold it up to the world
• Title: Hold it up to the World
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: Hold it up to the world
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1896
• Scripture:
  Mark 16:15
• Topic: Cross of Christ; Work

Tune Information

• Name: [Take the cross, take the cross, hold it up to the world]
• Composer: W. H. Doane