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Take up thy cross, the Saviour said

Author: C. W. Everest, 1814-1877 Hymnal: Common Praise #582 (2000) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Take up thy cross, the Saviour said, if thou wouldst my disciple be; deny thyself, the world forsake, and humbly follow after me. 2 Take up thy cross: let not its weight fill thy weak spirit with alarm; his strength shall bear thy spirit up, and brace thy heart, and nerve thine arm. 3 Take up thy cross, nor heed the shame, nor let thy foolish pride rebel: thy Lord for thee the cross endured, to save thy soul from death and hell. 4 Take up thy cross then in his strength, and calmly every danger brave; 'twill guide thee to a better home, and lead to victory o'er the grave. 5 Take up thy 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. 6 To thee, great Lord, the One in Three, all praise for evermore ascend: O grant us in our home to see the heavenly life that knows no end. Topics: Proper 7 Year A; Lent; Passiontide and Holy Week Scripture: Luke 9:23 Languages: English Tune Title: BRESLAU
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'Take up thy cross,' the Saviour said

Author: Charles William Everest, 1814-77 Hymnal: Together in Song #583 (1999) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 'Take up your cross,' the Saviour said, 'if you would my disciple be; take up your cross with willing heart 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 brace your heart and nerve your arm. 3 Take up your cross, nor heed the shame, and let your foolish pride be still: your Lord refused not even to die upon a cross, on Calvary's hill. 4 Take up your cross, then, in his strength, and calmly every danger brave; it guides you to a better home and leads to victory o'er the grave. 5 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. Topics: Good Friday; Holy Week; Passion Sunday Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: O JESU CHRIST, MEINS LEBENS LICHT
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Take up thy cross, the Saviour said

Author: C. W. Everest Hymnal: The Bach Chorale Book #81 (1922) Languages: English Tune Title: [Take up thy cross, the Saviour said]

Take Up Thy Cross

Author: C. W. Everest Hymnal: The Stirling Three Hundred #96 (1950) First Line: Take up thy cross, the Saviour said Languages: English Tune Title: [Take up thy cross, the Saviour said]

십 자 가 지 라 (Take Up Thy Cross)

Author: Charles W. Everest Hymnal: 찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #145 (2001) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: 십 자 가 지 라 하 시 네 ("Take up thy cross," the Savior said) Topics: Christian Life; Commitment; Discipleship and Service; Justice; Kingdom of God; Obedience; 그리스도인의 삶; 헌신; 제자 훈련 와 봉사; 정의; 하나님나라; 순종 Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25 Languages: English; Korean Tune Title: GERMANY
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Take Up Your Cross

Author: Charles W. Everest, 1814-1877 Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #326 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Take up your cross, the Savior said Lyrics: 1 Take up your cross, the Savior said, if you would my disciple be; take up your cross with willing heart, and humbly follow after me. 2 Take up your cross, let not its weight fill your weak spirit with alarm; Christ's strength shall bear your spirit up and brace your heart and nerve your arm. 3 Take up your cross, heed not the shame, and let your foolish heart be still; the Lord for you accepted death upon a cross, on Calvary's hill. 4 Take up your cross, then, in Christ's strength, and calmly every danger brave: it guides you to abundant life and leads to victory o'er the grave. Topics: The Cross; Discipleship; Perseverance; Walk with God Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28 Languages: English Tune Title: ERHALT UNS, HERR
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Take up Your Cross

Author: Charles W. Everest, 1814-1877 Hymnal: Catholic Book of Worship III #353 (1994) First Line: Take up your cross, the Savior said Lyrics: 1 Take up your cross, the Savior said, If you would my disciple be; Take up your cross with willing heart, 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 brace your heart and nerve your arm. 3 Take up your cross, heed not the shame, And let your foolish heart be still; The Lord for you accepted death Upon a cross, on Calvary's hill. 4 Take up your cross, then, in his strength, And calmly every danger brave: It guides you to abundant life And leads to vict'ry o'er the grave. 5 Take up your cross, and follow Christ, Nor think till death to lay it down; For only those who bear the cross May hope to wear the glorious crown. Topics: Discipleship; Faith Journey; Holy Week Good Friday; Lent Scripture: Luke 9:23 Languages: English Tune Title: ERHALT UNS HERR

Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said

Author: Charles W. Everest, 1814-1877 Hymnal: Ambassador Hymnal #432 (1994) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Take up thy cross, the Savior said Topics: Commitment; Cross of Believers; Discipleship; Invitation; Obedience; Repentance; Surrender Languages: English Tune Title: HERR JESU CHRIST, MEINS
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Take Up Your Cross

Author: Charles W. Everest, 1814-1877 Hymnal: Baptist Hymnal 1991 #494 (1991) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: "Take up your cross," the Savior said 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 brace your heart and nerve your arm. 3. Take up your cross, heed not the shame; Let not your foolish pride rebel; The Lord for us the cross endured, To save our souls from death and hell. 4. Take up your cross and follow Christ; Think not till death to lay it down; For only those who bear the cross May hope to wear the glorious crown. Scripture: Matthew 16:24 Languages: English Tune Title: QUEBEC
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Take Up Your Cross

Author: Charles W. Everest, 1814-1877 Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #501 (2012) First Line: Take up your cross, the Savior said 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, be not ashamed! Let not disgrace your spirit fill! For God himself endured to die Upon a cross, on Calvary's hill. 3 Take up your cross, which gives you strength, Which makes your trembling spirit brave: 'Twill guide you to a better home And lead to vict'ry o'er the grave. 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. Topics: Cross; Devotions Stations of the Cross; Discipleship; Suffering; The Liturgical Year Ash Wednesday; The Liturgical Year Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday); The Liturgical Year Lent (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord; The Liturgical Year The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14) Scripture: Luke 14:25-33 Languages: English Tune Title: ERHALT UNS, HERR

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