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"Take Up Thy Cross, The Saviour Said" is an American Christian hymn written by Charles W. Everest. It was originally a poem published in 1833 but was later altered to become a hymn. [ 1 ] It was then edited by English hymnwriter Sir Henry Baker for inclusion in the Church of England 's Hymns Ancient and Modern hymnal.
The song title and lyrics reference the Crux constellation, known as the Southern Cross. Billboard called the song a "midtempo minor-keyed saga very much in the tradition of [Stills'] earlier CSN and solo compositions." [7] The term "minor-keyed" presumably related to the song's bittersweet lyrics, as the song itself is performed in a major key.
The melody is credited to Dorsey, drawn extensively from the 1844 hymn tune, "Maitland". [1] " Maitland" is often attributed to American composer George N. Allen (1812–1877), but the earliest known source (Plymouth Collection, 1855 [2]) shows that Allen was the author/adapter of the text "Must Jesus bear the cross alone," not the composer of the tune, and the tune itself was printed without ...
"Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" is a song performed and co-written by American singer-songwriter Christopher Cross as the main theme for the 1981 film Arthur, starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli. It was recognized as the year's Best Original Song at both the 54th Academy Awards and 39th Golden Globe Awards. [2]
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky Lord I lift your name on high. Founds performed the song as a worship leader in his church. It was picked up by Maranatha! Music and initially recorded by the Maranatha! Singers followed by the Praise Band.
"Windows" is a song by the English pop group Take That. It was released by EMI Records on 22 September 2023 as the first single from their ninth studio album, This Life (2023). It was written by Take That, and produced by Grammy-winner Dave Cobb with Gary Barlow on lead vocals.
The hymn "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" was written by Isaac Watts, and published in Hymns and Spiritual Songs in 1707. It is significant for being an innovative departure from the early English hymn style of only using paraphrased biblical texts, although the first couplet of the second verse paraphrases Galatians 6:14a and the second couplet of the fourth verse paraphrases Gal. 6:14b.
There at the cross where He took me in, Glory to His name. (Refrain) Oh, precious fountain that saves from sin, I am so glad I have entered in; There Jesus saves me and keeps me clean, Glory to His name. (Refrain) Come to this fountain so rich and sweet, Cast your poor soul at the Savior's feet; Plunge in today, and be made complete; Glory to ...