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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
C
About this Hymn
The words of this hymn were originally written in 1886 for a Society of the Propagation of the Gospel Festival in Winchester Cathedral; they were extensively rewritten and paired with this stirring tune thirty years later for Hymns Ancient & Modern. This is a call to action in service of international missions, and it points to the cross as the ultimate means by which this is accomplished.
Lyrics
Chorus
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim, till all the world adore his sacred name.
Verse 1
Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod, our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God.
Verse 2
O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, as thou hast promised, draw men unto thee.
Verse 3
For thy blest cross which doth for us atone, creation's praises raise before thy throne.
Verse 4
So shall our song of triumph ever be: praise to the Crucified for victory!
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim, till all the world adore his sacred name.
Verse 1
Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod, our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God.
Verse 2
O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, as thou hast promised, draw men unto thee.
Verse 3
For thy blest cross which doth for us atone, creation's praises raise before thy throne.
Verse 4
So shall our song of triumph ever be: praise to the Crucified for victory!
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: George W. Kitchin, Michael R. Newbolt
Music: Sydney H. Nicholson
© 1974 Hope Publishing Company (Hope Publishing Company / www.hopepublishing.com)
Music: Sydney H. Nicholson
© 1974 Hope Publishing Company (Hope Publishing Company / www.hopepublishing.com)