Church Book ‎#446

446. Redeemer, whither should I flee

1 Redeemer, whither should I flee,
Or how escape the wrath to come
The weary sinner flies to Thee
For shelter from impending doom:
Smile on me, gracious Lord, and show
Thyself the Friend of sinners now.

2 Beneath the shadow of Thy Cross
My heavy-laden soul finds rest:
Let me esteem the world as dross,
So I may be of Thee possest!
I borrow every joy of Thee,
For Thou art Life and Light to me.

3 Close to my Saviour's bloody Tree
My soul, untired, shall ever cleave;
Despised and crucified with Thee,
With Christ resolved to die and live:
My prayer, my grand ambition this,
Living and dying, to be His.

Text Information

• First Line: Redeemer, whither should I flee
• Author: Augustus M. Toplady (1759)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Christian Life: Following Christ; Sundays in Lent; Passion Week; Good Friday
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #55 or #417

Tune Information

• Name: COLMAR
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: Mich. Gasteritz, 16th century