Take Up Thy Cross, the Savior Said

Verse 1

Take up your cross, the Savior said, If you would my disciple be; Deny yourself, the world forsake, And humbly follow after me.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.