THE CROSS by L. E. Millne

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 21, 1868

THE CROSS.

By L. E. Millne

“Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me.”

Yes, Saviour dear, I'll take thy cross, Deny myself, and follow thee; Nor shun the trials, pain, and loss, That well I know are waiting me. Though pain and anguish be my lot, And friends depart, I'll falter not; My Saviour dear will guide me still, And all his promises fulfill.

Ye are my friends, if ye but share My cross and sufferings here below. I'll guard you with the tenderest care; All needed grace I will bestow. I'll comfort you with love divine, On you, I'll cause my face to shine; With Satan's host, though sorely tried, Forever with you, I'll abide.

Oh! then thy cross I'll gladly bear, And suffer all thy righteous will; I'll tread this path though thorns are there, And follow on my journey still. The patience of the saints is here, Who look for Jesus to appear With glory crowned; he soon will come, To gather all his people home.

Lift up your heads, ye saints, rejoice; Redemption now is drawing near. We hear the angel's warning voice, Our glorious Lord will soon appear. Oh! how we long, and weep, and pray, For that bright morn, that endless day, When all our sufferings will be o'er, And we shall tread the golden shore.

L. E. MILLNE.

Shabbona, Ill., March 13.