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lead me to the cross

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.

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.

worshipping my god and king,

and basking in your smile…

abba father… you are my god

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.

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…