Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#345

345. 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 every one,
And there's a cross for me.

2 How happy are the saints above,
Who once went sorrowing 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' piercéd feet,
Joyful I'll cast my golden crown,
And His dear name repeat.

Text Information

• First Line: Must Jesus bear the cross alone
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Christians: their life and experience; Cross: taking up, or bearing; Fruits of the Spirit: patience and resignation; Holy Spirit: Fruits of; Patience; Resignation; Self-Denial
• Notes: Author from index: G. N. Allen

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