HYMN 590

C.M.S,.391 H.C 351 L.M (FE 616) 
“If any man will come after me, let 
him deny himself and take up his 
cross, and follow me” - Matt 16:24



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