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Henry Baker (1835- ).
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[By permission of the, editor of 'Worship Song'.]
Charles William Everest (1814-1877).
TAKE up thy cross, the Saviour 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, then, in his strength, And calmly every danger brave ; 'Twill guide thee to a better home, And lead to victory o'er the grave.
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.
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