Author: J. Pollard Hymnal: Calvary Songs #91 (1875) First Line: Brother, take thy cross and bear it Lyrics: 1 Brother, take thy cross and bear it,
Dark and heavy though it be;
Jesus his command has given,
Take thy cross, and follow me.
Refrain:
Take thy cross,
Take thy cross,
Take thy cross whate'er it be;
Take thy cross,
Take thy cross,
Learn to bear it cheerfully.
2 Brother, take thy cross of sorrow;
Bear the heavy weight of pain;
Jesus bent 'neath such a burden,
Why should such as thou complain. [Refrain]
3 Brother, take thy cross and follow
Jesus through the shadows dim;
Thou wilt find thy burden easy,
If thou wilt depend on him. [Refrain]
4 Brother, take thy cross; for Jesus
Gives thee strength its weight to bear;
Trust him in the time of sorrow,
He will hear and answer prayer. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Brother, take thy cross and bear it]
Take Thy Cross