Lyrics

Traveling through Jerusalem Simon of Cyrene
Came upon the crucifixion of the innocent Nazarene
Soldiers shouted orders that gave Simon’s heart a chill
Then he took the cross from Jesus and carried it up the hill

The unexpected cross is always hard to bear
But there’s glory in the suffering and triumph in despair
Christ is our example and the crown is worth the cost
Lord help me to bear faithfully the unexpected cross

Along the road to Heaven crosses lie unseen
A crisis for the moment will keep the spirit keen
As Jesus gives the orders I will sacrifice my will
Take up the cross and follow the victory on the hill

The unexpected cross is always hard to bear
But there’s glory in the suffering and triumph in despair
Christ is our example and the crown is worth the cost
Lord help me to bear faithfully the unexpected cross