By the cross discern the spirit

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.