Intro – E A B E - 2x
E A E
Traveling through Jerusalem Simon us and me
A E B E
Came upon the crucifixion of the innocent Nazarene
A E
Soldiers shouted orders that gave Simon’s heart a chill
A E B E
Then he took the cross from Jesus and carried it up 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 A B
Lord, help me to bear faithfully the unexpected cross
E A E
Along the road to heaven crosses lie unsaved
A E B E
A crisis for the moment to keep the spirit key
A E
As Jesus gives the orders help me sacrifice my will
A E B E
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