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Lead Me To The Cross
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Jul 27, 2026 updated
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Francesca Battistelli's song 'Lead Me to the Cross' is a worshipful plea for surrender and reflection on Christ's sacrifice. The lyrics invite the listener to approach the cross, where Jesus' love was poured out through His bloodshed for humanity's ransom. Battistelli acknowledges her own human weakness and counts everything as loss compared to knowing Christ. The song emphasizes laying down one's life, being rid of self, and belonging fully to God. It references Jesus' temptation, incarnation, and resurrection, drawing from biblical themes of redemption and new life. The repeated request to be led to the cross underscores a desire for deeper intimacy with God's heart.
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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