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