The Church Hymnal ‎#346b

346b. 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 Should friends misjudge, or foes defame,
Or brethren faithless prove,
Then, like Thine own, be all our aim
To conquer them by love.

6 Kept peaceful in the midst of strife,
Forgiving and forgiven
O may we lead the pilgrim's life,
And follow Thee to heaven!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, as to Thy dear cross we flee
• Author: J. H. Gurney
• Meter: C.M.
• Publication Date: 1892
• Topic: General; Lent; Submission

Tune Information

• Name: LAMBETH
• Composer (attributed to): S. Webbe
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major