The Church Hymnal ‎#340

340. 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: J. H. Gurney
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General

Tune Information

• Name: MOUNT CALVARY
• Composer: R. P. Stewart
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: B♭ Major