The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (New ed. thoroughly rev. and much enl.) ‎#292

292. Jesus, I my cross have taken

1.
Jesus, I my cross have taken,
All to leave, and follow thee;
Naked, poor, despised, forsaken,
Thou, from hence, my all shalt be:
Let the world neglect and leave me,
They have left my Savior, too;
Human hopes have oft deceived me;
Thou art faithful, thou art true;

2.
Perish earthly fame and treasure!
Come, disaster, scorn and pain!
In thy service, pain is pleasure;
With thy favor, loss is gain.
O 'tis not in grief to harm me,
While thy bleeding love I see,
O 'tis not in joy to charm me,
When that love is hid from me.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, I my cross have taken
• Title: Jesus, I my cross have taken
• Meter: 8, 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1854
• Source: From Gregorian Chant
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: RIPLEY
• Arranged by: Lowell Mason
• Meter: 8, 7
• Notes: Now Public Domain.