The Gospel Awakening ‎#113

113. I'll Bear the Cross

1. I at last my cross have taken,
All to leave and follow Thee;
Tho' I am despised, forsaken,
Still Thy servant, Lord, I'll be.
Worldly gain and fond ambition,
All I cast before Thy throne;
Yet rejoice in my condition,
For Thou art now, Lord, my own.

2. If the world shall turn against me,
'Tis the lot my Saviour knew;
If men's hearts and words deceive me,
Thou art not like them untrue.
Go, then, earthly fame and treasure,
Come, disaster, scorn and pain;
In Thy service pain is pleasure,
With Thy favor loss is gain.

3. Take, my soul, thy full salvation;
Rise o'er sin and fear and care;
Joy to find in ev'ry station
Something still to do or bear.
Think what Spirit dwells within thee,
What a Father's smile is thine;
What a Saviour died to win thee
Child of heaven, shouldst thou repine?

Text Information

• First Line: I at last my cross have taken
• Title: I'll Bear the Cross
• Arranger: Henry F. Lyte
• Publication Date: 1888

Tune Information

• Name: [I at last my cross have taken]
• Composer: H. N. Lincoln
• Key: G Major