Hymn 590 – TAKE up thy cross, the saviour said | C&S English Hymnary

1. TAKE up thy cross, the saviour said If thou wouldest disciple be Deny thyself, the world forsake And humbly follow after Me. 2. Take up thy cross, let not its weight Fill thy weak spirit with alarm His str’ngth shall bear thy spirit up And brace thy heart, and nerve thine arm. 3. Take up thy cross, nor heed the shame Nor let thy foolish pride rebel ‘Twill guide thee to a better home And lead to victory o’er the grave. 4. Take up thy cross, and follow Christ Nor think till death to lay it down For only he who bears the cross May hope to wear the glorious crown. 5. To Thee, Great Lord, the One in Three All praise for evermore ascend O grant us in our Hope to see The heav’nly life that knows no end AMEN