Hymn

"Take up thy Cross," the Savior said, 
"if thou wouldst my disciple be; 
deny thyself, the world forsake, 
and humbly follow after me." 

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. 


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

Take up thy cross and follow Christ, 
nor think till death to lay it down; 
for only those who bear the cross 
may hope to wear the glorious crown.