KenH
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A hymn written by Augustus Toplady. (in 8.8.8.8.8.8 meter - example melody: "Faith of Our Fathers")
"Redeemer, Whither Should I Flee?"
1. Redeemer, whither should I flee,
Or how escape the wrath to come?
The weary sinner flies to Thee
For shelter from impending doom:
Smile on me, gracious Lord, and show
Thyself the Friend of sinners now.
2. Beneath the shadow of Thy Cross
My heavy-laden soul finds rest:
Let me esteem the world as dross,
So I may be of Thee possessed!
I borrow every joy of Thee,
For Thou art Life and Light to me.
3. Close to my Savior's bloody tree
My soul, untired, shall ever cleave;
Despised and crucified with Thee,
With Christ resolved to die and live:
My prayer, my grand ambition this,
Living and dying, to be His.
"Redeemer, Whither Should I Flee?"
1. Redeemer, whither should I flee,
Or how escape the wrath to come?
The weary sinner flies to Thee
For shelter from impending doom:
Smile on me, gracious Lord, and show
Thyself the Friend of sinners now.
2. Beneath the shadow of Thy Cross
My heavy-laden soul finds rest:
Let me esteem the world as dross,
So I may be of Thee possessed!
I borrow every joy of Thee,
For Thou art Life and Light to me.
3. Close to my Savior's bloody tree
My soul, untired, shall ever cleave;
Despised and crucified with Thee,
With Christ resolved to die and live:
My prayer, my grand ambition this,
Living and dying, to be His.