The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1288

1288. When the cross seems to hard to carry

1 When the cross seems hard to carry,
Lift! brother, lift!
O'er the burden never tarry,
Lift! brother, lift!

Chorus:
Lift the cross and clasp it tighter,
Lift! brother, lift!
Lifting makes the burden lighter,
Lift! brother, lift!

2 Duty's call is self-denying,
Lift! brother, lift!
Half the battle lies in trying,
Lift, brother, lift! [Chorus]

3 When the evil seems the strongest,
Lift! brother, lift!
Lift the hardest, lift the longest,
Lift! brother, lift! [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: When the cross seems to hard to carry
• Author: F. E. B.
• Refrain First Line: Lift the cross and clasp it tighter
• Publication Date: 1886
• Scripture:
  Matthew 16:24
• Topic: Bible Songs: Invitation

Tune Information

• Name: LIFT! BROTHER, LIFT!
• Composer: F. E. Belden
• Key: E♭ Major