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'Take Up Thy Cross', the Savior Said

Words and music by Charles William Everest · 1833

Key of G · 120 BPM · 4/4 · Anticipation,Atonement,Calmness · Mk 8:34

Verse 1

"Take up thy cross," the Savior said, "If thou wouldst My disciple be;
Deny thyself, the world forsake, And humbly follow after Me."

Verse 2

Take up thy cross, let not its weight Fill thy weak spirit with alarm;
His strength shall bear thy spirit up, And brace thy heart and nerve thine arm.

Verse 3

Take up thy cross, nor heed the shame, Nor let thy foolish pride rebel;
Thy Lord for thee the cross endured, And saved thy soul from death and hell.

Verse 4

Take up thy cross then in His strength, And calmly sin's wild deluge brave,
'Twill guide thee to a better home, It points to glory o'er the grave.

Verse 5

Take up thy cross and follow Christ, Nor think til death to lay it down;
For only those who bear the cross May hope to wear the glorious crown.

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