Celebrating Grace Hymnal ‎#505

505. 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' pierced feet,
joyful I'll cast my golden crown
and His dear name repeat.

5 O precious cross! O glorious crown!
O resurrection day!
When Christ the Lord from heaven comes down
and bears my soul away.

Text Information

• First Line: Must Jesus bear the cross alone
• Title: Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone
• Author: Thomas Shepherd (1693)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: The Church at Worship: Commitment; Commitment; Discipleship; Perseverance

Tune Information

• Name: MAITLAND
• Meter: CM
• Key: A♭ Major