v. 1
These words that I say
Are hard to obey
Let those with ears to hear
Heed and draw near

(chorus)
Those things you prize consider loss
Put down your pride and pick up your cross
Prepare to die and count the cost
And come and follow me

v. 2
Even birds have their nest
And the fox has his rest
There’s no place I lay my head
Let the dead tend the dead

(bridge)
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me
For my burden is light and my yoke is easy

v. 3
Then one day we will feast
Where the first shall be least
And this lowly lovely bride
Shall sit by my side

words & music by marc heinrich
©2007 further up & further in music