The Hymnbook ‎#293

293. "Take Up Thy Cross," the Saviour Said

1 "Take up thy cross," the Saviour said,
If thou wouldst My disciple be;
Take up thy cross with willing heart
And humbly follow after Me."

2 Take up thy cross; let not its weight
Fill thy weak spirit with alarm;
His strength shall bear thy spirit up,
And brace thy heart, and nerve thine arm.

3 Take up thy cross, nor heed the shame;
Nor let thy foolish pride rebel;
Thy Lord for thee the cross endured,
To save thy soul from death and hell.

4 Take up thy cross and follow Christ,
Nor think till death to lay it down;
For only he who bears the cross
May hope to wear the glorious crown.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: "Take up thy cross", the Saviour said
• Title: "Take Up Thy Cross," the Saviour Said
• Author: Charles W. Everest (1833; alt.)
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Matthew 16:24
  ;
  Luke 14:27
• Topic: Commitment; Cross, The; Discipleship; Humility; Life in Christ: Discipleship and Service

Tune Information

• Name: BRESLAU
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: G Major
• Source: As Hymnodus Sacer, Leipzig, 1625
• Notes: Modern form