Concordia ‎#169

169. 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 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.

5 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
• Alterer: Thomas Shepherd (1692)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: The Christian Life: Following Christ
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: MAITLAND
• Composer: George N. Allen (1849)
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.