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.

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.

Refrain

Then I bid fare­well to the way of the world,
To walk in it ne­ver more;
For the Lord says, Come, and I seek my home,
Where He waits at the op­en door.

Refrain