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Lift High The Cross

Words and music by George William Kitchin & Michael Robert Newbolt · 1827

Key of C · 120 BPM · 4/4 · Baptism,Brotherhood,Consecration · Is 11:10

Verse 1

Come, brethren, follow where our Captain trod,
our King victorious, Christ the Son of God.

Verse 2

Led on their way by this triumphant sign,
The hosts of God in conquering ranks combine.

Verse 3

Each newborn servant of the Crucified
Bears on the brow the seal of Him Who died.

Verse 4

This is the sign which Satan's legions fear
and angels veil their faces to revere.

Verse 5

Saved by this Cross whereon their Lord was slain,
the sons of Adam their lost home regain.

Chorus

Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim,
Till all the world adore His sacred Name.

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