The Cyber Hymnal ‎#1265

1265. Drawn to the Cross

1. Drawn to the cross, which Thou has blest
With healing gifts for souls distressed,
To find in Thee my life, my rest,
Christ Crucified, I come.

2. Thou knowest all my griefs and fears,
Thy grace abused, my misspent years;
Yet now to Thee with contrite tears,
Christ Crucified, I come.

3. Wash me and take away each stain;
Let nothing of my sin remain.
For cleansing, tho’ it be thro’ pain,
Christ Crucified, I come.

4. And then for work to do for Thee,
Which shall so sweet a service be
That angels well might envy me,
Christ Crucified, I come.

Text Information

• First Line: Drawn to the cross, which Thou has blest
• Title: Drawn to the Cross
• Author: Genevieve Irons (1880)
• Meter: 88.86
• Language: English
• Source: Sunday Magazine, 1880
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: DUNSTAN
• Composer: Joseph Barnby (1893)
• Meter: 88.86
• Incipit: 56175 12333 34321
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain