Hymn
Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone
Must Jesus bear the cross alone,
And all the world go free?
No, there's a cross for ev'ry one,
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 glorious crown!
O resurrection day!
Ye angels, from the stars come down
And bear my soul away!
Amen.
Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone — Text from American Lutheran Hymnal, 1930. Public domain. https://yeshuanow.com/hymns/must-jesus-bear-the-cross-alone
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Questions about this hymn
Who wrote Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?
The words of Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone were written by Thomas Shepherd; the version here was published in 1930.
Is Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone public domain?
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What is the metre of Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?
Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone is in Common Metre (8.6.8.6). Hymns in the same metre can usually be sung to the same tunes — for example, Lord, I Believe, The Gospel Feast and Behold, Where in a Mortal Form.