Intro – - 2x Traveling through Jerusalem Simon us and me Came upon the crucifixion of the innocent Nazarene Soldiers shouted orders that gave Simon’s heart a chill Then he took the cross from Jesus and carried it up the hill The unexpected cross is always hard to bear But there’s glory in the suffering triumph and despair For Christ is our example and the crown is worth the cost Lord, help me to bear faithfully the unexpected cross Along the road to heaven crosses lie unsaved A crisis for the moment to keep the spirit key As Jesus gives the orders help me sacrifice my will Take up the cross and follow to victory on the hill The unexpected cross is always hard to bear But there’s glory in the suffering triumph and despair For Christ is our example and the crown is worth the cost Lord, help me to bear faithfully the unexpected cross Lord, help me to bear faithfully the unexpected cross Ending -