Gems and Jewels ‎#17

17. Take Up Thy Cross

1 Today, tomorrow, evermore,
Through cheerless nights without a star,
Not asking wither or how far,
Rejoicing though the way be sore.

Refrain:
Take up thy cross,
And follow me,
Take up thy cross,
And follow me.

2 Though some there be who scorn thy choice,
And tempting voices bid thee stay,
Today while it is called today,
If thou wilt hearken to my voice, [Refrain]

3 I promise only perfect peace,
Sweet peace that lives through years of strife,
Immortal hope, immortal life,
And rest when all these wanderings cease: [Refrain]

4 My yoke is easy; put it on!
My burden very light to bear;
Who shareth this My crown, shall share
On earth the cross, in heaven the crown: [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Today, tomorrow, evermore
• Title: Take Up Thy Cross
• Refrain First Line: Take up thy cross
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Source: "The Quiver"

Tune Information

• Name: [Today, tomorrow, evermore]
• Composer: Fred A. Fillmore