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Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone

Words by Thomas Shepherd (1665-1739), 1693; verse 2: Unknown; verse 3: George N. Allen (1812-1877), 1844; verse 4: Henry W. Beecher (1855), altered
Tune: MAITLAND by George N. Allen (1812-1877), 1844
Key signature: A flat major (4 flats)
Time signature: 6/4
Meter: 8.6.8.6.(C.M.)
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1. Must Jesus bear the cross alone, And all the world go free? No, there’s a cross for ev’ryone, And there’s a cross for me.
2. 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.
3. Upon the crystal pavement down At Jesus’ pierced feet, Joyful I’ll cast my golden crown And His dear name repeat.
4. O precious cross! O glorious crown! O resurrection day! When Christ the Lord from heav’n comes down And bears my soul away.