505. Lord, as to thy dear cross we flee

1 Lord, as to thy dear cross we flee,
and plead to be forgiven,
so let thy life our pattern be,
and form our souls for heaven.

2 Help us, through good report and ill,
our daily cross to bear:
like thee, to do our Father’s will,
our brethren’s grief to share.

3 Let grace our selfishness expel,
our earthliness refine;
and kindness in our bosoms dwell,
as free and true as thine.

4 If joy shall at thy bidding fly,
and grief’s dark day come on,
we in our turn would meekly cry,
'Father, thy will be done.'

5 Kept peaceful in the midst of strife,
forgiving and forgiven,
O may we lead the pilgrim’s life
and follow thee to heaven.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, as to thy dear cross we flee
Author: John Hampden Gurney, 1802-1862 (1838)
Meter: C.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2010
Topic: General Hymns: Repentance and Forgiveness
Tune Information
Name: WINDSOR
Composer: William Damon, c1540-1591
Meter: C.M.
Key: g minor
Source: Psalms, 1501



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