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Hymn 306

Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?

MAITLAND, C.M.

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

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.

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

O precious cross! O glor'ous crown!
O resurrection day!
Ye angels from the stars come down
And bear my soul away.

First Line
Must Jesus bear the cross alone
Music
George N. Allen, 1812-1877
Lyrics
Thomas Shepherd, 1665-1739
First Appeared
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