Scripture Verse

The Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. Isaiah 11:10

Introduction

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Sydney Nicholson
(1875–1947)
National Portrait Gallery

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Words: George W. Kitch­in. Mo­di­fied by Mi­chael R. New­bolt in 1916.

Music: Cru­ci­fer Syd­ney H. Nich­ol­son, 1916 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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George Kitchin (1827–1912)

Lyrics

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Raising of the Cross
Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640)

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Lift high the cross, the love of Christ pro­claim,
Till all the world adore His sac­red name.

Led on their way by this tri­um­phant sign,
The hosts of God in con­quer­ing ranks com­bine.

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Each new­born ser­vant of the Cru­ci­fied
Bears on the brow the seal of Him who died.

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O Lord, once lift­ed on the glo­ri­ous tree,
As Thou hast pro­mised, draw the world to Thee.

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So shall our song of tri­umph ev­er be:
Praise to the Cru­ci­fied for vic­to­ry.

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