Scripture Verse

Whosoever will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. Mark 8:34

Introduction

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Charles H. Gabriel
1856–1932

Words: Ina D. Og­don, 1916.This song grew out of a train ac­ci­dent which ser­ious­ly in­jured her bro­ther. He spent a long re­cov­ery in a Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois, hos­pi­tal, and Ina wrote him dai­ly let­ters of en­cour­age­ment. From this tra­ge­dy came the song.

Music: Charles H. Ga­bri­el (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Ina D. Ogdon
1872–1964

Lyrics

Tho’ your heart may be heavy with sorrow and care,
You may others to gladness beguile,
If a face like the light of the morning you wear,
And carry your cross with a smile!

Refrain

Carry your cross with a smile,
Carry your cross with a smile;
You may others from sadness to gladness beguile,
If you carry your cross with a smile.

Let the well by the wayside that flows unto all
Strength impart for each step of the mile;
Let your faith the great promises often recall,
And carry your cross with a smile!

Refrain

For the work that you faithfully, willingly do,
You shall reap a reward after while;
Only grace in your service can glorify you,
So carry your cross with a smile!

Refrain