RCCG Hymn 398
Take up Thy Cross, the Saviour Said
"If any man will come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross, and follow me." - Matt 16:24
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 the 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.
To Thee, Great Lord, the One in Thee, All praise for evermore ascend; O grant us in our Hope to see The heav'nly life that knows no end.
From The Redeemed Hymnal (4th edition) of The Redeemed Christian Church of God.