Bear the Cross for Jesus

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Bear the cross for Jesus, bear it every day

Author: Annie S. Hawks
Tune: [Bear the cross for Jesus] (Lowry)
Published in 14 hymnals

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1 Bear the cross for Jesus,
Bear it every day;
Tho’ the path be rugged,
Bear it all the way;
Bear the cross for Jesus,
Whatsoe’er it be;
Bear it, and remember
All His love for thee.

Refrain:
Bear the cross, bear the cross,
Bear it ev’ry day;
Bear the cross for Jesus,
Bear it all the way.

2 Bear the cross for Jesus,
Bear it through the strife;
On through storm or sunshine,
Up the hill of life;
Bear the cross for patience,
Tho’ you sigh for rest;
Just the one He giveth
Is for you the best. [Refrain]

3 Bear the cross for Jesus,
Would you know the power
Of His grace to keep you,
Keep you every hour?
Bear the cross for Jesus,
Never mind its weight;
We shall leave our burden
At His palace gate. [Refrain]

Source: Songs of Love and Praise No. 4 #153

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Author: Annie S. Hawks

Hawks, Annie Sherwood. Mrs. Hawks was born in Hoosick, N. Y., May 28, 1835, and has resided for many years at Brooklyn. Her hymns were contributed to Bright Jewels, Pure Gold, Boyal Diadem, Brightest and Best, Temple Anthems, Tidal Wave, and other popular Sunday School hymnbooks. They include "I need Thee every hour" (written April, 1872), "Thine, most gracious Lord," "Why weepest thou? Whom seekest thou?" and others of the same type. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)… Go to person page >

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First Line:	Bear the cross for Jesus, bear it every day
Title:	Bear the Cross for Jesus
Author:	Annie S. Hawks
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Bear the cross, bear the cross
Copyright:	Public Domain