Lift High The Cross (Piano)

Piano accompaniment and lyrics perfect for sing along. Kitchin wrote "Lift High the Cross" in 1887, while he was the Church of England Dean of Winchester, for the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel. It has been suggested that the hymn was inspired by the story of Constantine the Great's conversion to Christianity after seeing a cross with "In hoc signo vinces" on it. It was intended as a festival hymn and was first performed in Winchester Cathedral. In 1916, Newbolt revised the hymn so that it was in twelve couplets and it was printed in the 1916 Supplement to Hymns Ancient and Modern. In that same revision, "Lift High the Cross" was set to the tune of "Crucifer" by Sydney Nicholson. The hymn is often sung during Lent or Holy Week but is also used as a processional hymn or recessional hymn before or after a church service. Text: George W. Kitchin, 1827-1912 Music: Sydney H. Nicholson, 1875-1947 ★ SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE INSPIRATIONAL HYMNS:    / @inspirational_hymns   Lyrics Lift High the Cross Refrain Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. 1 Come, Christians, follow where our captain trod, our king victorious, Christ, the Son of God. Refrain 2 All newborn servants of the Crucified bear on their brows the seal of him who died. Refrain 3 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, as thou hast promised, draw us all to thee. Refrain 4 So shall our song of triumph ever be: praise to the Crucified for victory! Refrain #Inspirationalhymns #Lifthighthecross