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Traveling through Jerusalem Simon us and me 
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Came upon the crucifixion of the innocent Nazarene  
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Soldiers shouted orders that gave Simon?s heart a chill 
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Then he took the cross from Jesus and carried it up the hill 
 

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The unexpected cross is always hard to bear  
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But there?s glory in the suffering triumph and despair 
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For Christ is our example and the crown is worth the cost 
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Lord, help me to bear faithfully the unexpected cross  
 
 
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Along the road to heaven crosses lie unsaved 
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A crisis for the moment to keep the spirit key 
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As Jesus gives the orders help me sacrifice my will 
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Take up the cross and follow to victory on the hill 
 
 
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The unexpected cross is always hard to bear  
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But there?s glory in the suffering triumph and despair 
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For Christ is our example and the crown is worth the cost 
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Lord, help me to bear faithfully the unexpected cross 
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Lord, help me to bear faithfully the unexpected cross 
 
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