Author: Charles W. Everest, 1814-1877 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #552 (2015) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Cross; Devotions The Way of the Cross; The Liturgical Year The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14) First Line: Take up your cross, the Savior said Lyrics: 1 Take up your cross, the Savior said,
If you would my disciple be;
Deny yourself, the world forsake,
And humbly follow after me.
2 Take up your cross, be not ashamed!
Let not disgrace your spirit fill!
For God himself endured to die
Upon a cross, on Calvary's hill.
3 Take up your cross, which gives you strength,
Which makes your trembling spirit brave:
'Twill guide you to a better home
And lead to vict'ry o'er the grave.
4 Take up your cross, and follow Christ,
Nor think till death to lay it down;
For only they who bear the cross
May hope to wear the glorious crown. Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27 Languages: English Tune Title: ERHALT UNS, HERR
Take Up Your Cross