Hymns for the Living Church ‎#495

495. Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?

1 Must Jesus bear the cross alone,
And all the world go free?
No, there's a cross for everyone,
And there's a cross for me.

2 How happy are the saints above,
Who once went sorr'wing here;
But now they taste unmingled love,
And joy without a tear.

3 The consecrated cross I'll bear,
Till death shall set me free,
And then go home my crown to wear,
For there's a crown for me.

4 Upon the crystal pavement, down
At Jesus' piercèd feet,
Joyful, I'll cast my golden crown,
And His dear name repeat.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Must Jesus bear the cross alone
• Title: Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?
• Author: Thomas Shepherd (1693)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Matthew 16:24
  ;
  2 Timothy 4:8
  ;
  Revelation 4:10
• Topic: Cross: of the believer
• Source: Other authors also

Tune Information

• Name: MAITLAND
• Composer: George N. Allen (1844)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major