With low, sad voice He calleth thee, “Leave this vain world and follow Me." A-men.

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Come,” said Je - sus' sa - cred voice, “Come, and make My paths your choice;

I will guide you to your home, Wea - ry pil - grim, hith - er come.” A-men.

Je-sus speaks,and speaks to thee; “Say, poor sin - ner, lov'st thou Me ?” A-men.

Take up thy cross; let not its weight 'Twill guide thee to a better home,
Fill thy weak spirit with alarm;

And lead to victory o'er the grave.
His strength shall bear thy spirit up,

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And brace thy heart, and nerve thine arm. Take up thy cross, and follow Christ,
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Nor think till death to lay it down;
Take up thy cross, nor heed the shame, For only he who bears the cross
Nor let thy foolish pride rebel;

May hope to wear the glorious crown. Thy Lord for thee the Cross endured,

6 To save thy soul from death and hell.

To Thee, Great Lord, the One in Three, 4

All praise for evermore ascend; Take up thy cross then in His strength, O grant us in our home to see And calmly every danger brave;

The heavenly life that knows no end. Amen.

CHARLES WILLIAM EVEREST

Lay down, thou wea - ry one, lay down Thy head up - on My breast."