Text:Lord, as to Thy dear cross we flee
Author:Rev. John Hampden Gurney (1802-1862)
Tune:ST. COLUMBA (IRISH)

145. 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 griefs 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.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, as to Thy dear cross we flee
Author: Rev. John Hampden Gurney (1802-1862)
Meter: C. M.
Publication Date: 1950
Topic: Jesus Christ the Lord: His Life and Ministry; Ash Wednesday; Brotherhood (7 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. COLUMBA (IRISH)
Meter: C. M.
Source: Old Irish melody; from Dr. Petrie's Collection
Copyright: Tune used by permission of Messrs. Stainer and Bell.



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