The New Church Hymnal ‎#295

295. 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 ev'ry one,
And there's a cross for me.

2 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.

3 Upon the crystal pavement, down
At Jesus pierced feet,
Joyful, I'll cast my golden crown,
And His dear name repeat.

4 Oh! precious cross! Oh! glorious crown!
Oh! resurrection day!
Ye angels, from the stars come down,
And bear my soul away.

Text Information

• First Line: Must Jesus bear the cross alone
• Title: Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?
• Author: Thomas Shepherd
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: The Christian Life: Praise; Cross; Heaven

Tune Information

• Name: MAITLAND
• Composer: George N. Allen
• Key: A♭ Major