Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #1288 (1886) First Line: When the cross seems to hard to carry Lyrics: 1 When the cross seems hard to carry,
Lift! brother, lift!
O'er the burden never tarry,
Lift! brother, lift!
Chorus:
Lift the cross and clasp it tighter,
Lift! brother, lift!
Lifting makes the burden lighter,
Lift! brother, lift!
2 Duty's call is self-denying,
Lift! brother, lift!
Half the battle lies in trying,
Lift, brother, lift! [Chorus]
3 When the evil seems the strongest,
Lift! brother, lift!
Lift the hardest, lift the longest,
Lift! brother, lift! [Chorus] Topics: Bible Songs Invitation Scripture: Matthew 16:24 Tune Title: LIFT! BROTHER, LIFT!
Lift the cross and clasp it tighter