Lead Me To The Cross
Maranatha! Music Lyrics
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I quiet my soul
Remember
Redemption′s hill
Where Your blood was spilled
For my ransom
And everything I once held dear
I count it all as lost
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
Oh lead me
Lead me to the cross
You were as I
Tempted and trialed
Human
Word became flesh
Bore my sin and death
Now You're risen
And everything I once held dear
I count it all as lost
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
Oh lead me
Lead me to the cross
Lead me to the cross
Lead me to Your heart
Lead me to Your heart
Lead me to Your heart
Lead me to Your heart
Lead me to Your heart
To Your heart
Lead me to Your heart
Lead me to Your heart
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
Oh lead me,
Lead me to the cross
"Lead Me to the Cross" by Maranatha! Music is a song that expresses a deep desire to draw near to God and surrender oneself completely to His love and guidance. The lyrics start by acknowledging the Savior and the need to quiet one's soul in His presence. The mention of "Redemption's hill" refers to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on the cross, where His blood was shed as a sacrifice to redeem humanity from sin. The concept of ransom is highlighted, recognizing that Jesus paid the price for our sins.
The song emphasizes the need to let go of worldly attachments and consider them as insignificant compared to the love and sacrifice of Jesus. The line "everything I once held dear, I count it all as lost" reflects the idea of prioritizing a relationship with God above all else. It expresses a willingness to be led by God, to be guided to the cross and be brought to a point of surrender and submission.
The second verse acknowledges Jesus' humanity and the fact that He was tempted and experienced trials, making Him relatable to human struggles. The mention of Jesus as the Word becoming flesh refers to the belief that Jesus, being fully God, took on human form to bear the burden of sin and death. The mention of His resurrection signifies the victory over death and the hope that comes with it.
The chorus repeats the plea to be led to the cross where God's love was poured out, to be brought to a place of humility and surrender. It echoes the desire to be rid of self-centeredness and to fully belong to God. The repetition of the phrase "Lead me to Your heart" highlights the longing to draw near to God and experience His love.
Overall, "Lead Me to the Cross" is a prayerful and heartfelt song that expresses a deep longing to be led by God's love and to surrender oneself completely to Him.
Line by Line Meaning
Savior I come
I approach You, Jesus, acknowledging that You are my savior
I quiet my soul
I calm and still my inner being, surrendering to You
Remember
Help me to always remember and reflect on
Redemption's hill
The place where You willingly gave Your life for my salvation
Where Your blood was spilled
Where Your sacrificial blood was shed for my forgiveness
For my ransom
To release me from the bondage of sin, You paid the price
And everything I once held dear
All the worldly possessions and attachments I valued
I count it all as lost
I consider them insignificant and unimportant compared to You
Lead me to the cross where Your love poured out
Guide me to the place of Your sacrificial love and grace
Bring me to my knees
Humble me and bring me into a position of surrender
Lord, I lay me down
I willingly offer myself as a living sacrifice before You
Rid me of myself
Free me from selfishness and self-centeredness
I belong to You
I recognize that I am Yours and You alone have ownership of my life
You were as I
You experienced the same temptations and trials as I do
Tempted and trialed
You faced the enticing allure of sin and endured challenging tests
Human
You took on human form, becoming one of us
Word became flesh
The eternal and divine Word took on physical and earthly existence
Bore my sin and death
You carried the weight and consequences of my sins and conquered death
Now You're risen
You have triumphed over death, being resurrected to life
Lead me to Your heart
Guide me to a deeper intimacy and connection with You
To Your heart
Into the very core of Your love and compassion
Writer(s): Brooke Ligertwood, Antonio Romero
Contributed by Aaron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
cheyenne watkins
love this
Dan Castellano
I love god so much
Cherokee Trails Academy
At a very sad and lonely valley in my life, a girl sang this song at church one day. I had never heard this song before. She sang it with such anointing and belief. One night while listening to the words, I experienced a glimpse of Calvary and our suffering LORD. My spirit realized that looking to HIM and the cross was salvation and there is nothing else. It is finished.
fred mcghee
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