Laudes Domini ‎#156

156. Pattern of Forgiveness

1 Lord, as to thy dear cross we flee,
And pray 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 brother'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,
Oh, may we lead the pilgrim's life,
And follow thee to heaven!

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, as to thy dear cross we flee
• Title: Pattern of Forgiveness
• Author: John H. Gurney
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Life and Character; Christ: Character of; Christ: Life of; Conformity; Consistency; Cross: Bearing; Dependence: On Grace; Forgiveness: Of Injuries; Kindness; Self-Denial

Tune Information

• Name: HELENA
• Composer: W. B. Bradbury
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major