African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#554

554. 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 ev'ry one,
And there's a cross for me.

2 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.

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

4 O precious cross! O glorious crown!
O resurrection day!
Ye angels, from the stars come down
And bear my soul away.

Text Information

• First Line: Must Jesus bear the cross alone
• Title: Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone
• Author: Thomas Shepherd, 1665-1739
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Luke 9:23
• Topic: Cross: of the believer; Everlasting Life; Jesus Christ: His Cross; Jesus Christ: His Name; Resurrection

Tune Information

• Name: MAITLAND
• Composer: George N. Allen, 1812-1877
• Meter: CM
• Key: A♭ Major