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.