Lord, as to Thy Dear Cross

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 3

Let grace our selfishness expel, our earthliness refine; and kindness in our bosoms dwell, as free and true as thine.

Verse 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.'

Verse 5

Kept peaceful in the midst of strife, forgiving and forgiven, O may we lead the pilgrim’s life and follow thee to heaven.