Lead Me to the Cross

v.1
To think I know you love me
And I live like I don’t care.
It’s only when I want you,
That I’ll even lift a prayer,
But I can’t find you anywhere.
For God I have ignored you,
To hew out broken wells.
The water does not quench my thirst.
In fact, it tastes like hell,
And I’m left an empty shell.

(chorus)
So, lead me to the cross
Cleanse me once again.
Here I am, the prodigal
Returned from wandering.
Draw me to your throne
Help me stay awhile.
Worshiping my God and king,
And basking in your smile…

Abba Father… you are my God

v.2
These things that I’ve collected,
They fail to satisfy.
It’s your love that I’ve rejected,
And it’s nothing I can buy.
And I don’t even want to try.

This sin that I’ve been hoarding,
I give it all to you.
Jesus, your blood has bought it,
And I want to be like you,
Help me lay my life down too.

(chorus 2)
So, lead me your cross
Cleanse me Lord I pray.
Here I am, the flockless lamb
That often goes astray.
Take me in your arms,
Keep me there awhile.
Hold me like your precious one,
Once lost and lonely child…

Shepherd Jesus… you are my God.

words & music by marc heinrich
©1999 further up & further in music

1 Comment(s)

  1. hey any way to get the audio for this? the lyrics alone are incredible…why haven’t I heard this before?


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