The Way of the Cross Leads Home - Hymn with Lyrics

 

Lyrics: The Way of the Cross Leads Home Jessie B. Pounds, 1906 1. I must needs go home by the way of the cross, There’s no other way but this; I shall ne’er get sight of the Gates of Light, If the way of the cross I miss. Refrain: The way of the cross leads home, The way of the cross leads home; It is sweet to know, as I onward go, The way of the cross leads home. 2. I must needs go on in the blood-sprinkled way, The path that the Savior trod, If I ever climb to the heights sublime, Where the soul is at home with God. 3. Then I bid farewell to the way of the world, To walk in it nevermore; For my Lord says, “Come,” and I seek my home, Where He waits at the open door. Scripture: Matthew 16:24 Melody: Charles H. Gabriel, 1906 "The Way of the Cross Leads Home" is a Christian hymn that reflects on the journey of faith and the ultimate destination of heaven. The hymn was written by Jessie Brown Pounds, an American hymnwriter and music editor, in the late 19th century. Jessie Brown Pounds was born on December 31, 1861, in North East, Pennsylvania, and she had a deep passion for music and Christian hymn-writing. She wrote many hymns during her lifetime, but "The Way of the Cross Leads Home" is perhaps one of her most well-known compositions. The hymn's encourages Christians to persevere in their faith journey despite life's challenges and difficulties, with the assurance that their destination is a heavenly one. The exact date of the hymn's composition is not widely documented, but it was likely written in the late 19th century, as Pounds was an active hymnwriter during that period. "The Way of the Cross Leads Home" has since become a cherished hymn in many Christian denominations and is often sung during worship services, especially those related to Lent and Easter. Performed by: Discover Worship Come to the Cross

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