Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal Revised
Date: 1882
Compiler: A I Hobbs et al
Publisher/Printer: Christian Publishing Co
First Line: Lord as to Thy dear cross we flee
Topic: Christ/Example
Writer: J Gurney
Composer: Aaron Williams
Meter: CM
Tune: Mear
Hymn Number: 286
Page Number: 105, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsLORD, as to Thy dear cross we flee,
And pray to be forgiv'n,
So let Thy life our pattern be,
And form our souls for heav'n.
Help us through good report and ill,
Our daily cross to bear;
Like Thee, to do our Father's will,
Our brother's griefs to share.
Let grace our selfishness expel,
Our earthliness refine;
And kindness in our bosoms dwell
As free and true as Thine.
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!"
Kept peaceful in the midst of strife,
Forgiving and forgiv'n,
O may we lead the pilgrim's life,
And follow Thee to heav'n!