Lift High The Cross
Words: Luther, Martin (1483-1546), tr. Massie, Richard (1800-1887) | Music: German;Luther, Martin (1483-1546)
Key: CMeter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7.7Tempo: mediumTime: 4/4
1. Lift high the cross, the love of Christ pro- claim, Till all the world a- dore His sac- red Name. Come, breth- ren, fol- low where our Cap- tain trod, our King vic- tor- ious, Christ the Son of God.
 
2. Led on their way by this tri- um- phant sign, The hosts of God in con- quering ranks com- bine.
 
3. Each new- born ser- vant of the Cru- ci- fied Bears on the brow the seal of Him Who died.
 
4. This is the sign which Sa- tan's le- gions fear and an- gels veil their fa- ces to re- vere.
 
5. Saved by this Cross where- on their Lord was slain, the sons of A- dam their lost home re- gain.
Scripture References: Rev 22:21, Ps 67:1-2, Ps 96:10-13, Is 55:10-11, Is 62:1-2