The Celebration Hymnal

673

Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone

1 Must Jesus bear the cross alone  
And all the world go free?  
No, there's a cross for everyone,  
And there's a cross for me.  

2 The consecrated cross I'll bear  
Till death shall set me free,  
And then go home my crown to wear,  
For there's a crown for me.  

3 Upon the crystal pavement, down  
At Jesus' pierced feet,  
Joyful I'll cast my golden crown  
And His dear name repeat.  

4 O precious cross! O glorious crown!  
O resurrection day!  
Ye angels, from the stars come down  
And bear my soul away.

WORDS: Thomas Shepherd
MUSIC: George N. Allen
Theme: Walking with God: Stewardship and Service