Lyrics

Who do you say that I am?
The question echoes through the land,
Some say a prophet, others a king,
But Peter saw the truth within.

He said, "Messiah, You’re the one,"
But then came words that shocked us all:
You spoke of suffering and pain,
Yet through the loss, we find our gain.

Take up the cross, lay down your pride,
Follow me and let love be your guide.
Lose your life, to truly find
A hope that lives beyond the skies.

For what is gained if the world you seek,
But lose your soul, your heart so weak?
So take up the cross, come follow me,
For in the loss, you'll be set free.

Peter tried to pull You away,
But Your path was clear that day,
To save us all, You’d pay the cost,
In death, You’d rise and conquer loss.

We cling so tight to earthly dreams,
But Your truth cuts through the seams.
Your love demands we give our all,
And in that giving, we stand tall.

Take up the cross, lay down your pride,
Follow me and let love be your guide.
Lose your life, to truly find
A hope that lives beyond the skies.

For what is gained if the world you seek,
But lose your soul, your heart so weak?
So take up the cross, come follow me,
For in the loss, you'll be set free.

This song reflects the call of Mark 8:27-35 to recognize Jesus as the Messiah, to follow Him through self-denial, and to find true life through surrender. The message is clear: when we take up our cross and follow Jesus, we gain a life far more meaningful than anything we could achieve on our own.