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Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone

Thomas Shepherd (1693) • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 10:25

Verse 1

Must Jesus bear the cross alone And all the world go free? No, there's a cross for ev'ry one, And there's a cross for me.

Verse 2

The consecrated cross I'll bear Till death shall set me free, And then go home my crown to wear, For there's a crown for me.

Verse 3

Upon the crystal pavement, down At Jesus' pierced feet, Joyful, I'll cast my golden crown And His dear name repeat.

Verse 4

O precious cross! O glorious crown! O resurrection day! Ye angels, from the stars come down And bear my soul away.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • matthew 10:25

Reference 2

  • matthew 10:38

Reference 3

  • matthew 16:24

Reference 4

  • matthew 27:32

Reference 5

  • mark 8:34

Reference 6

  • mark 10:21

Reference 7

  • mark 15:21

Reference 8

  • luke 9:23

Reference 9

  • luke 14:27

Reference 10

  • luke 23:26