Hymnal ‎#251

251. 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
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1871
• Topic: Offices of the Church: Visitation of the Sick
• Notes: first rank hymn

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