Hold it up to the World

Verse 1

Take the cross, take the cross, hold it up to the world, With its banner of hope by the Saviour unfurled; Hold it up, and the lost to its refuge may flee Where the dear Saviour pleads: I am seeking for thee.

Chorus

Hold it up to the world, Hold it up to the world; Falter never, hold it ever, Hold it up to the world.

Verse 2

Lift it high, lift it high, let the friendless behold; There are hearts that will weep when its story is told; Lift it high, and the poor to its shelter may flee Where the dear Saviour pleads: I have suffered for thee.

Verse 3

Take the cross, take the cross, and rejoice in the Lord; Go ye forth, go ye forth in the strength of His word; Hold it up, and the eye of the careless may see Where the dear Saviour pleads: I was wounded for thee.

Verse 4

O the cross, blessed cross, with the blood crimson tide Like a river of love flowing down from its side! To the cross all may come; hold it up, and proclaim Here is pardon and peace thro’ a Saviour’s dear name.