Take Up Your Cross

Words and music by Tim Bryant
© 1992 Bluegrass Brethren

VERSE
My Child, if you would follow
You must really count the cost
For in giving of yourself, I'll make you free
And in taking of my new life, your old life will be lost
Come along, take up your cross, follow me
 
CHORUS
Take up your cross and follow me
My burden is light and easy
Put on my yoke and learn of me
Take up your cross and follow me
 
VERSE
You may have a humbling weakness
I will give for you to bear
It is only that I want for you to see
That in your small affliction, my strength is always there
Follow on, do my work, trust in me
 
CHORUS
 
VERSE
I'll go with you, I will love you
I will lead you, I will stay
No matter what your trial on earth may be
Just remember that the sufferings of this present day
Cannot compare with the glory that will be
 
CHORUS