Verse 1
Must JeCsus bear the cross alFone,
And alCl the woAmrld go fDmree? G
No, theCre's a cross for eveFry oDmne,
And theCre's a croGss for mCe
Verse 2
The consecCrated croFss I'll bear,
Till deaCth shall sAmet me frDmee, G
And thCen go home my croFwn to wDmear,
For theCre's a croGwn for mCe
Verse 3
UpCon the crystal pavemFent, down
At JesCus' pieAmrced fDmeet, G
With joCy I'll cast my goldFen crDmown,
And HCis dear NaGme repCeat
Verse 4
O precCious cross! O gloriFous crown!
O rCesurrectAmion dDmay! G
Ye angCels from the stFars come dDmown
And beCar my soGul awCay