Intro - E  A  B  E  -  2x 
 
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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 
                           E         B          E    A   B 
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 
 
 
    A                   E      B       E                  
The unexpected cross is always hard to bear  
                                               B 
But there’s glory in the suffering triumph and despair 
    E                                                A 
For Christ is our example and the crown is worth the cost 
                           E         B          E     
Lord, help me to bear faithfully the unexpected cross 
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Lord, help me to bear faithfully the unexpected cross 
 
 
 
Ending - E   A   B   E   A   B  E