The Unexpected Cross

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
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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


    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
      A                    E         B          E
Lord, help me to bear faithfully the unexpected cross



Ending - E   A   B   E   A   B  E