Lift high the Cross! The love of Christ proclaim.
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
Till all the world adore his sacred name.
Come, Christians, follow where our Captain trod,
Our King victorious, Christ the Son of God.
Wow! Lift high the Cross! Ok there is no lifting this thing. It’s huge.
The love of Christ proclaim! Yes it does that to all who drive by….
The Branson Cross, located in Walnut Shade Missouri , is a 218-foot tall steel structure recognized as the tallest cross in North America. Completed in 2019, it features 13 stylized blue "teardrops" representing new beginnings and grace. The site is free to visit, accessible via a drive-up road, and features informative displays.
The Branson Cross is 218 feet high, weighing 450,000 pounds with a 1.5-million-pound foundation. The cross is constructed from one inch thick plate steel, and is composed of eight sections with bolts securing it in place. The cross can withstand gusts of wind up to 75 miles per hour. The construction of the cross cost at least $3 million, largely funded through gifts and donations by the public. It is one of the few crosses in the U.S. requiring FAA warning beacons due to its height.
The 8 Vertical Teardrops represent "new beginnings" (the eight individuals saved on Noah's Ark). And the 5 Horizontal Teardrops represent "grace" and the five wounds of Jesus.
The site offers a free, quick, and scenic stop accessible from US Highway 65.
It is designed to be seen for miles, particularly for travelers coming from the north.
