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.

By the cross discern the spirit,

Through the living Word of God,

Separating soul from spirit,

That the right path may be trod.

By the cross discern the spirit,

With the mind by light renewed,

All emotion consecrated,

And the will in love subdued.

By the cross discern the spirit,

Passing thru the riven veil,

Flesh and soul are wholly broken,

And the spirit doth prevail.

By the cross discern the spirit,

'Tis the holiest place divine;

There commune with God in spirit

And His presence will be thine.

By the cross discern the spirit,

And the Jordan River cross;

Enter then the Land of Canaan,

And enjoy Christ thru the cross.

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.