“Lead Me To The Cross” is a popular song by Hillsong United, the worship team of Hillsong Church in Australia. Written by Brooke Fraser, the song is an invitation to seek God’s grace and mercy, and to be reminded of the power of Jesus’ sacrifice for us. The song was first released in 2006 and has since been featured in several albums.
Overview of “Lead Me To The Cross”
“Lead Me To The Cross” is a song of humble submission and surrender to God’s will. Through the song, the singer expresses a desire to be freed from the burdens of life and to be guided by the light of God’s love. The song also serves as a reminder that only through Jesus’ death on the cross can we be saved from our sins and be reconciled with God.
Full Lyrics of the Song
Verse 1:
Take this world and give me Jesus,
All its joys are but a name.
Take this heart and make it holy,
All its pow’rs to thee proclaim.
Chorus:
Lead me to the cross,
Where Your love poured out,
Bring me to my knees,
Lord I lay me down.
Rid me of myself,
I belong to You.
Lead me, lead me to the cross.
Verse 2:
Take my life and let it be,
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee.
Take my moments and my days,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise.
Chorus:
Lead me to the cross,
Where Your love poured out,
Bring me to my knees,
Lord I lay me down.
Rid me of myself,
I belong to You.
Lead me, lead me to the cross.
Bridge:
You are the one that I long for,
You are the one I adore.
You gave Your life to love me,
Lead me to the cross.
Chorus:
Lead me to the cross,
Where Your love poured out,
Bring me to my knees,
Lord I lay me down.
Rid me of myself,
I belong to You.
Lead me, lead me to the cross.
“Lead Me To The Cross” is a powerful song of faith that captures the beauty of Jesus’ sacrifice and encourages us to seek His love and mercy. Through its message of surrender and trust, the song serves as a reminder to all of us of the power of God’s love and grace.