The Hymnal ‎#366

366. 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.

5 O precious cross! O glorious crown!
O resurrection day!
Ye angels, from the stars flash down,
And bear my soul away.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Must Jesus bear the cross alone
• Author (v. 1): Rev. Thomas Shepherd (1693, alt. )
• Author (v. 2 and 3): Anonymous (c. 1810, 1849)
• Author (v. 4 and 5)): Rev. Charles Beecher (1855)
• Publication Date: 1895

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