Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#525

525. 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 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' 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
• Author: Thomas Shepherd (1693)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Christian conflict; Cross: Bearing; Patience; Self-Denial; Service; Trials: Blessings of; Trials: Comfort in

Tune Information

• Name: MAITLAND
• Composer: George N. Allen
• Meter: C. M.