Author: Fanny Crosby Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #11885 Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: If My disciple thou wouldst be Refrain First Line: Take up the cross, take up the cross Lyrics: 1 If My disciple thou wouldst be,
Take up the cross and follow Me;
Rough tho’ the journey, strait the road,
This is the way that leads to God;
Freely I give myself for thee;
Take up the cross and follow Me.
Refrain:
Take up the cross, take up the cross,
Take up the cross and follow Me.
2 What if the world reproach thy name?
Take up the cross, despise the shame;
Glory in this, that love divine
Brings thee a ransom, makes thee Mine;
Think of the thorns I wore for thee;
Take up the cross and follow Me. [Refrain]
3 Bearing the cross in good or ill,
Trusting the hand that guides thee still,
Soon thou wilt reach the gates of light,
Soon will thy faith be changed to sight;
There is a crown of life for thee;
Take up the cross and follow Me. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: MÉRIDA
Take Up The Cross