Author: B. E. W. Meter: 8.6.8.6.6.8.6.7 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: O brother, will you bear the cross Refrain First Line: Bear the cross, bear the cross Lyrics: 1 O brother, will you bear the cross
For Jesus everywhere,
Count all things gained for Him but loss
And all His favor share?
Refrain:
Bear the cross, bear the cross,
Ever stand by the cross alone;
Bear the cross, bear the cross,
For the blood-stained cross we own.
2 The glorious cross I love to bear
For Christ my blessed Lord;
Nor in the conflict will I fear—
He doth all grace afford. [Refrain]
3 How sweet will be the cross to you
When all is left behind,
When all things lost but Christ in view
Within thy heart enshrined! [Refrain]
4 Yes, Lord, for Thee I do forsake
All friends and earthly store;
I’ll suffer with Thee at the stake,
Rejoicing evermore. [Refrain] Topics: Steadfastness Scripture: Luke 9:23 Used With Tune: [O brother, will you bear the cross] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Bear_the_Cross); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (259); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (267)
Bear the Cross