"Drawn to the Cross, which Thou hast Blest"
by Genevieve M. Irons, 1855-?
Text From:
THE LUTHERAN HYMNAL
(St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1941)
1. Drawn to the Cross, which Thou hast blest
With healing gifts for souls distrest,
To find in Thee my life, my rest,
Christ Crucified, I come.
2. Thou knowest all my griefs and fears,
Thy grace abused, my misspent years;
Yet now to Thee with contrite tears,
Christ Crucified, I come.
3. Wash me and take away each stain;
Let nothing of my sin remain.
For cleansing, though it be through pain,
Christ Crucified, I come.
4. And then for work to do for Thee,
Which shall so sweet a service be
That angels well might envy me,
Christ Crucified, I come.
Notes:
Hymn #390 from _The Lutheran Hymnal_
Text: John 12:32
Author: Genevieve M. Irons, 1880
Composer: Joseph Barnby, 1883
Tune: "Dunstan"
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