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Lift High the Cross
Author: George W. Kitchin; Michael R. Newbolt Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 95 hymnals First Line: Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod Refrain First Line: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lyrics: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim,
Till all the world adore His sacred name.
1. Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod,
Our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God.
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim,
Till all the world adore His sacred name.
2. O Lord, once lifted on this glorious tree,
As Thou hast promised, draw men unto Thee.
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim,
Till all the world adore His sacred name.
3. For Thy blest cross which doth for all atone,
Creation's praises raise before Thy throne.
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim,
Till all the world adore His sacred name.
4. So shall our song of triumph ever be:
Praise to the Crucified for victory!
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim,
Till all the world adore His sacred name.
Scripture: John 12:32 Used With Tune: CRUCIFER
Lift High the Cross
Fling wide the gates, unbar the ancient doors
Author: Michael Perry (1942-1996) Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Now all the world belongs to Christ our Lord Topics: Advent; Christ the King (The Sunday next before Advent) Year B; Church Worship; Church Year Advent; Church Year Christ the King; Deliverance; Jesus Names and images for; Other Saints and Festivals The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas); Victory; Ascension Day; Canticles and Affirmations of Faith Scripture: Psalm 24 Used With Tune: CRUCIFER
Fling wide the gates, unbar the ancient doors
Lift High the Cross
Author: George Kitchin; Michael Newbolt Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #3746 Meter: 10.10 with refrain First Line: Led on their way by this triumphant sign 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. Led on their way by this triumphant sign,
The hosts of God in conquering ranks combine. [Refrain]
2. Each newborn servant of the Crucified
Bears on the brow the seal of Him who died. [Refrain]
3. O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
As Thou hast promised, draw the world to Thee. [Refrain]
4. So shall our song of triumph ever be:
Praise to the Crucified for victory. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: CRUCIFER (Nicholson)
Lift High the Cross
Fling wide the gates, unbar the ancient doors
Author: Michael Perry (1942-1996) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #35 (2013) Meter: 10.10 with refrain First Line: Now all the world belongs to Christ our Lord Topics: Advent; Christ the King (The Sunday next before Advent) Year B; Church Worship; Church Year Advent; Church Year Christ the King; Deliverance; Jesus Names and images for; Other Saints and Festivals The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas); Victory; Ascension Day; Canticles and Affirmations of Faith Scripture: Psalm 24 Languages: English Tune Title: CRUCIFER
Fling wide the gates, unbar the ancient doors
M. R. Newbolt
1874 - 1956 Person Name: Michael R. Newbolt Reviser of "Lift High the Cross" in Psalter Hymnal (Gray) Michael R. Newbolt (b. Dymock, Gloucestershire, England, 1874; d. Bierton, Buckinghamshire, England, 1956) was educated at St. John's College, Oxford, and ordained as priest in the Church of England in 1900. He ministered at several churches during the early part of his career and then became principal of the Missionary College in Dorchester (1910-1916). From 1916 to 1927 he served St. Michael and All Angels Church in Brighton and from 1927 to 1946 was canon of Chester Cathedral. Newbolt wrote several theological works, including a commentary on the Book of Revelation.
Bert Polman
M. R. Newbolt
Robert N. Roth
b. 1928 Person Name: Robert Roth Arranger of "CRUCIFER" in Songs for Life Robert N. Roth was born on June 28, 1928 in Somerset, PA and was educated at Franklin and Marshall College (BA, Phi Beta Kappa), the University of Virginia (MA – Raven Society) and the School of Sacred Music of the Union Theological Seminary in New York City (MSM). He served churches in Charlottesville, VA and Mamaroneck, NY before accepting concurrent positions as organist and choirmaster at the Church of St. James the Less in Scarsdale, NY and the Free Synagogue of Westchester in Mount Vernon, NY. He has held memberships in the American Guild of Organists, the Association of Anglican Musicians, and the St. Wilfrid Club in New York City. He is represented in The Hymnal 1982 of the Episcopal Church by his tune WEST PARK, and in Chatter with the Angels by his tune ORR. With his wife Nancy he edited a children’s version of The Hymnal 1982 titled We Sing of God. He also compiled and edited Wond’rous Machine: a Literary Anthology Celebrating the Organ. He has published many articles on church music in various periodicals and numerous arrangements and original compositions for choral groups. He now lives in Oberlin, OH.
Mary Louise VanDyke
Robert N. Roth
G. W. Kitchin
1827 - 1912 Person Name: George William Kitchin Author of "Lift High the Cross" in Psalter Hymnal (Gray) A scholar and Anglican clergyman, George W. Kitchin (b. Naughton, Suffolk, England, 1827; d. Durham, England, 1912) spent most of his life in academic institutions. Educated at Christ Church, Oxford, England, he was ordained in the Church of England in 1852. He served initially as a headmaster in Twyford, Hampshire, and then as a tutor at Oxford (1863-1883). Later he served as Dean of Winchester Cathedral from 1883 to 1894 and of Durham Cathedral from 1894 to 1912; Kitchin was also chancellor of Durham University the last few years of his life. His publications include A Life of Pope Pius II (1881), a three volume work entitled A History of France (1877), and archeological writings.
Bert Polman
G. W. Kitchin
Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary
Publication Date: 2007 Publisher: Grand Rapids, MI: Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary
