This way is paved with tears Shed for two thousand years Wrung from the saints sincere Martyred and mourned Spirit who scorched their veins Burn in my bones the same Bid me to earn their chains And take the cross of my Lord, my Lord and Chorus Give up the whole wide world Give up the whole wide world For my share of blessing and beauty and bloodshed And wonders and woes The wonders and woes of the narrow Of the narrow This way is eased with song Sung where we don't belong Sung till the weak are strong And home with my Lord, my Lord Take my life Pour me out