Author: Charles W. Everest, 1814-1877 Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #351 (2003) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 “Take up your cross,” the Savior said,
“if you would my disciple be;
deny yourself, the world forsake,
and humbly follow after me.”
2 Take up your cross, let not its weight
fill your weak spirit with alarm;
his strength shall bear your spirit up,
and nerve your heart, and brace your arm.
3 Take up your cross, heed not the shame,
nor let your foolish pride rebel;
your Lord for you the cross endured,
and fought the powers of death and hell.
4 Take up your cross, and follow Christ,
nor think till death to lay it down;
for only they who bear the cross
may hope to wear the glorious crown. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Languages: English Tune Title: DISTRESS
"Take Up Your Cross," the Savior Said