The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#510

510. "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 soul with vain alarm;
His strength shall bear thy spirit up,
Sustain thy heart, and nerve thine arm.

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

4 Take up thy cross, then, in His strength,
And calmly sin's wild deluge brave;
'Twill guide thee to a better home,
It points to glory o'er the grave.

5 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 William Everest (1835)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Matthew 16:24
  ;
  Mark 8:34
  ;
  Luke 9:23
• Topic: Christian Conduct and Service; Commissioning of Missionaries; Cross-bearing

Tune Information

• Name: QUEBEC (HESPERUS)
• Composer: Henry Baker (1866)
• Adapter: James Pearce (1868)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major