Must Jesus bear the cross alone
by Thomas Shepherd and others (1665–1739)
Representative text
As printed in The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal (1985), no. 328.
Verse 1
Must Jesus bear the cross alone, And all the world go free? No, there’s a cross for everyone, And there’s a cross for me.
Verse 2
The consecrated cross I’ll bear Till He shall set me free; And then go home my crown to wear, For there’s a crown for me.
Verse 3
Upon the crystal pavement, down At Jesus’ pierced feet, With joy I’ll cast my golden crown, And His dear name repeat.