1 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.
2 By the cross discern the spirit,
Through the living Word of God,
Separating soul from spirit,
That the right path may be trod.
3 By the cross discern the spirit,
With the mind by light renewed,
All emotion consecrated,
And the will in love subdued.
4 By the cross discern the spirit,
Passing thru the riven veil,
Flesh and soul are wholly broken,
And the spirit doth prevail.
5 By the cross discern the spirit,
'Tis the holiest place divine;
There commune with God in spirit
And His presence will be thine.
6 By the cross discern the spirit,
And the Jordan River cross;
Enter then the Land of Canaan,
And enjoy Christ thru the cross.
7 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.