CPWI Hymnal ‎#505

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