To Calvary, Lord, in spirit now

Verse 1

To Calvary, Lord, in spirit now, Our weary souls repair, To dwell upon Thy dying love, And taste its sweetness there.

Verse 2

Sweet resting place of every heart, That feels the plague of sin, Yet knows that deep mysterious joy, The peace with God, within.

Verse 3

There, through Thine hour of deepest woe, Thy suffering spirit passed; Grace there its wondrous victory gained, And love endured its last.

Verse 4

Dear suffering Lamb! Thy bleeding wounds, With cords of love divine, Have drawn our willing hearts to Thee, And linked our life with Thine.

Verse 5

Thy sympathies and hopes are ours: Dear Lord! we wait to see Creation, all below, above, Redeemed and blest by Thee.

Verse 6

Our longing eyes would fain behold That bright and blessèd brow, Once wrung with bitterest anguish, wear Its crown of glory now.

Verse 7

Why linger then? Come, Savior, come, Responsive to our call; Come, claim Thine ancient power, and reign The Heir and Lord of all.