Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#349

349. 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 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' piercèd feet,
Joyful, I'll cast my golden crown,
And His dear name repeat.

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

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Must Jesus bear the cross alone
• Title: Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?
• Author: Thomas Shepherd, 1665-1739
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: Christ: Cross of; Cross: of the believer; The Christian Way of Life: Aspiration and Consecration

Tune Information

• Name: MAITLAND
• Composer: George N. Allen, 1812-1877
• Key: A♭ Major