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Lift High the Cross

Lyrics by
George William Kitchin (1887)
Music by
Michael Robert Lowry (1887)
Tune
LIFT HIGH THE CROSS · 8.7.8.7.7.7
Scripture
1 Corinthians 1:18
Refrain
Lift high the Cross, the love of Christ proclaim,
Till all the world adore His sacred name.
Verse 1
Come, Christians, follow where our Captain trod,
Our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God.
Verse 2
Led on their way by this triumphant sign,
The hosts of God in conqu'ring ranks combine.
Verse 3
All newborn soldiers of the Crucified
Bear on their brows the seal of Him who died.
Verse 4
O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
As Thou hast promised, draw men unto Thee.
Verse 5
So shall our song of triumph ever be:
Praise to the Crucified for victory!

A processional hymn emphasizing Christ's redemptive work through the cross, widely adopted in the 20th century.