By the cross discern the spirit
Put the soul to death alway;
Bear the cross
deny the self-life
Walk in spirit day by day.
By the cross discern the spirit
Through the living Word of God
Separating soul from spirit
That the right path may be trod.
By the cross discern the spirit
With the mind by light renewed
All emotion consecrated
And the will in love subdued.
By the cross discern the spirit;
Passing thru the riven veil
Flesh and soul are wholly broken
And the spirit doth prevail.
By the cross discern the spirit
’Tis the holiest place divine;
There commune with God in spirit
And His presence will be thine.
By the cross discern the spirit
And the Jordan River cross;
Enter then the Land of Canaan
And enjoy Christ thru the cross.
By the cross discern the spirit
And within the spirit move;
As good land
on Christ e’er labor
And His riches thou wilt prove.