LIFT HIGH THE CROSS - MEDIATIONS FOR LENT 2011

The season of Lent begins tomorrow with the observance of Ash Wednesday. Since the fourth century Christians have used the 40 days before Easter (excluding Sundays) to fast and pray, read God's Word and reflect, examine their lives in light of the work of Jesus Christ on the Cross. Self-examination and confession ... repentance and renewal ... rededication to live as Christ's authentic disciples ... lives worthy of the price of the Cross.

This Lenten season I will be sharing periodic devotions on the theme LIFT HIGH THE CROSS. Let us lift high the Cross - the historic reality of Christ's actual death for our sins and let His resurrection Spirit teach us what we need to know about ourselves.

Lift High The Cross Hymn

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Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim,

Till all the world adore His sacred Name.

Led on their way by this triumphant sign,

The hosts of God in conquering ranks combine.

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Each newborn servant of the Crucified

Bears on the brow the seal of Him Who died.

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O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,

As Thou hast promised, draw the world to Thee.

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So shall our song of triumph ever be:

Praise to the Crucified for victory.

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