Take Up Thy Cross, The Saviour Said
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"Take Up Thy Cross, The Saviour Said" is an American Christian hymn written by Charles W. Everest. It was originally a poem published in 1833 but was later altered to become a hymn.[1] It was then edited by English hymnwriter Sir Henry Baker for inclusion in the Church of England's Hymns Ancient and Modern hymnal.[2]
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Take Up Thy Cross, The Saviour Said | |
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by Charles W. Everest | |
Genre | Hymn |
Written | 1833 |
Based on | Matthew 16:24 |
Meter | 8.8.8.8 |
Melody | "Breslau"; "Quebec" by Henry Baker |
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