Author: Geroge W. Kitchin, 1827-1912; Michael R. Newbolt, 1874-1956 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #660 (2006) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Hymnal Title: Evangelical Lutheran Worship First Line: Come, Christians, follow where our captain trod Refrain First Line: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim 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 captain trod,
our king victorious, Christ, the Son of God. [Refrain]
2 All newborn servants of the Crucified
bear on their brows the seal of him who died. [Refrain]
3 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
as thou hast promised, draw us all to thee. [Refrain]
4 So shall our song of triumph ever be:
praise to the Crucified for victory! [Refrain] Topics: Adoration; Holy Cross Day; Missionaries; Procession; Witness; Adoration; Songs for Children; Holy Baptism; Holy Cross Day; Missionaries; Praise, Thanksgiving; Procession; Witness Languages: English Tune Title: CRUCIFER
Lift High the Cross