Author: E. A. Hoffman Hymnal: The Gospel Awakening #98 (1888) First Line: I have taken up the cross of Christ Refrain First Line: O! the cross, I will bear it Lyrics: 1. I have taken up the cross of Christ,
And I'll bear it if He gives me grace;
It will make each heavy burden light,
If He shows me but the smiling of His face.
Chorus:
O! the cross, I will bear it,
In love, alway,
O! the crown, I shall wear it,
Through the bright, endless day.
2. I have taken up the cross today,
I will in my Saviour's footsteps go;
He will guide me in the narrow way
Till my pilgrimage is ended here below. [Chorus]
3. I have taken up the cross at last,
And I never more will lay it down;
Then when toils and cares of life are past,
Enter Glory and receive the golden crown. [Chorus] Tune Title: [I have taken up the cross of Christ]
I Have Taken Up the Cross