Savior I come,
Quiet my soul
Remember (yeah)
Redemption's Hill
Where your blood was spilled
For my ransom
Everything I once held dear
I count it all as loss
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 tried
Human, yeah
The Word became flesh
Bore my sin and death
Now You're risen
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
And rid me of myself
I belong to you
Oh lead me, lead me to the cross
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
Where your love poured out
Bring me to my knees
Lord l lay me down
Oh, Rid me of myself
I belong to you
Oh lead me, lead me to the cross
"Lead Me to the Cross" by Francesca Battistelli is a powerful and heartfelt song that speaks to the deep longing within our souls to be in the presence of God. With its beautiful lyrics and soul-stirring melody, this song invites us to surrender our lives to God and allow Him to lead us to the cross, where His love poured out for our redemption.
The song begins with the plea, "Savior, I come, quiet my soul," acknowledging our need for a Savior and our desire to find peace and rest in His presence. It reminds us that we can find redemption and healing at the foot of the cross, where Jesus willingly gave His life to save us. The lyrics draw us to remember the sacrifice made on "Redemption's Hill," where Jesus shed His blood for our ransom. It is through this act of love that we find hope and forgiveness.
The chorus of the song declares, "Lead me to the cross, where Your love poured out, bring me to my knees, Lord, I lay me down." This line reflects the surrender and humility we should have before God. It is an acknowledgment that we are not in control and that we need God to guide us and lead us to His presence. By laying ourselves down, we are choosing to let go of our own desires and agendas, and instead, give our lives entirely to God.
The bridge of the song echoes the sentiment of surrender, saying, "Rid me of myself, I belong to You." This line speaks to the need to let go of our own selfish desires and allow God to take control of our lives. It is a recognition that we are not meant to live for ourselves, but to live for God and His purposes. By surrendering ourselves to Him, we can experience the fullness of His love and grace.
The theme of surrender and finding our identity in Christ is a recurring theme in the Bible. In Galatians 2:20, the apostle Paul writes, "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." This verse reminds us that when we surrender our lives to Christ, we are no longer the ones in control, but it is Christ who lives in us and guides us.
Another verse that relates to the theme of the song is Matthew 16:24, where Jesus says, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." This verse emphasizes the importance of denying ourselves, laying down our own desires and following Jesus. It is through this act of self-denial that we can truly experience the love and grace of God.
"Lead Me to the Cross" is a powerful reminder of the sacrifice Jesus made for us and the invitation to surrender our lives to Him. It encourages us to let go of our own desires and allow God to lead us to the cross, where we can find redemption, healing, and true freedom. As we listen to this song, may it stir our hearts and lead us to a place of surrender and devotion to our Savior.
