Scripture Verse

Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow Me. Matthew 16:24

Introduction

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Rufus Cornelius
(1872–1933)

Words: Will­iam C. Mar­tin, in Mes­sen­ger of Song, ed­it­ed by Ru­fus Cor­ne­li­us (Mid­lo­thi­an, Tex­as: R. H. Cor­ne­li­us, 1912), num­ber 69.

Music: Cher­bourg Ru­fus H. Cor­ne­li­us (🔊 pdf nwc).

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William Martin (1864–1914)

Lyrics

I look, dear Sav­ior, to Thy cross;
It gives me grace to suf­fer loss;
’Twas borne for me to Cal­vary,
And so I bear my cross for Thee.

Refrain

For Thee, dear Lord, who died for me,
I live for Thee, I live for Thee,
I fix my eyes on Cal­va­ry,
And live for Thee, and live for Thee.

Too long I lived for self alone,
And thought my life was all my own,
But now the light has come to me,
And I shall give my life to Thee.

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My plea­sure is to do Thy will,
Thy words and wish­es to ful­fill,
Thy ser­vant I would ev­er be,
O, give me grace to live for Thee.

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The path­way may be dark or bright,
The load a hea­vy one or light—
Each du­ty brings but joy to me,
For I de­light to live for Thee.

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