Author: George W. Kitchin, 1827-1912; Michael R. Newbolt, 1874-1956 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #377 (1978) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Commemorations and Accoasions Missionaries First Line: Come, Christians, follow where our Captain trod Refrain First Line: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lyrics: Refrain:
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
Till all the world adore his sacred name.
1 Come, Christians, follow where our captain trod,
Our king victorious, Christ, the Son of God. [Refrain]
2 Led on their way by this triumphant sign,
The hosts of God in conqu'ring ranks combine. [Refrain]
3 All newborn soldiers of the Crucified
Bear on their brows the seal of him who died. [Refrain]
4 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
As thou hast promised, draw us all to thee. [Refrain]
5 So shall our song of triumph ever be:
Praise to the Crucified for victory! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: CRUCIFER
Lift High the Cross