African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#145

145. Bear the Cross, Ye Sons of Men

1 Bear the cross ye sons of men,
With love's best ambition;
Jesus bore it all alone
For the world's remission.

Refrain:
Bear the cross, bear the cross;
He bore all for thee
With a Savior's loving heart:
'Twas on Calvary.

2 "It is finished," hear Him say,
Precious promise given!
Will you at the cross today
Fix your hearts for Heaven? [Refrain]

3 Bear the cross, then until death
Shall relieve the burden,
And you'll find sweet rest and peace
Just beyond the Jordan. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Bear the cross ye sons of men
• Title: Bear the Cross, Ye Sons of Men
• Author: James T. Walker
• Refrain First Line: Bear the cross, bear the cross
• Meter: 76.76. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Matthew 16:24
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Suffering and Death; Jesus: Passion

Tune Information

• Name: BEAR THE CROSS
• Composer: James T. Walker
• Meter: 76.76. with Refrain
• Key: F Major or modal