144 | The Hymnal#145 | 146 |
Text: | Lord, as to Thy dear cross we flee |
Author: | Rev. John Hampden Gurney (1802-1862) |
Tune: | ST. COLUMBA (IRISH) |
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 griefs 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.
Amen.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Lord, as to Thy dear cross we flee |
Author: | Rev. John Hampden Gurney (1802-1862) |
Meter: | C. M. |
Publication Date: | 1950 |
Topic: | Jesus Christ the Lord: His Life and Ministry; Ash Wednesday; Brotherhood(7 more...) |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | ST. COLUMBA (IRISH) |
Meter: | C. M. |
Source: | Old Irish melody; from Dr. Petrie's Collection |
Copyright: | Tune used by permission of Messrs. Stainer and Bell. |