The Cross Of Christ
Says Jesus,
"IF ANY MAN WILL COME AFTER ME,
The cross I present LET him cheerfully take;
I've borne one for HIM let him bear one for me
And I'll ne'er DENY him, though all else forsake
Should he choose for HIMSELF, he would often choose wrong
For the cross hung with flowers, AND alluring to sight
Will raise none who TAKE it but tend to bring it down
While mine will lift UP to the mansions of light
I'm waiting to walk by HIS side, and will cheer
And lift, when the CROSS seems to heavy to bear
I'll strengthen him DAILY and make light appear
Above the dark cloud, AND my peace he shall share
But then he must Follow as I lead the way
Must drink my cup with ME though bitter as gall
And while he endures the baptism must say
Thy will and not mine, be accomplished in all.
(Luke 9:23.)
“Let Him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” Luke 9:23
M. M. OSGOOD.