Cântăre Bear the cross

1. O brother, will you bear the cross

For Jesus everywhere,

Count all things gained for Him but loss

And all His favor share?



R: Bear the cross, bear the cross,

Ever stand by the cross alone;

Bear the cross, bear the cross,

For the blood-stained cross we own.



2. The glorious cross I love to bear

For Christ my blessed Lord;

Nor in the conflict will I fear—

He doth all grace afford.



3. How sweet will be the cross to you

When all is left behind,

When all things lost but Christ in view

Within thy heart enshrined!



4. Yes, Lord, for Thee I do forsake

All friends and earthly store;

I’ll suffer with Thee at the stake,

Rejoicing evermore.