To the blest retreat of the mercy seat,
I’m coming by the way of the cross;
To behold the grace of the Father’s face,
I’m coming by the way of the cross.

Chorus:
I am coming today by the blood-sprinkled way,
Coming by the way of the cross;
Blessed Savior in thee, there’s salvation for me,
I’m coming by the way of the cross.

Out of sin’s dark night to the fadeless light,
I’m coming by the way of the cross;
From the fruitless strife to the better life,
I’m coming by the way of the cross. [Chorus]

To the peaceful rest on the Saviour’s breast,
I’m coming by the way of the cross;
To the shelt’ring wings of the King of kings,
I’m coming by the way of the cross. [Chorus]

Let the Father’s will work within me still,
I’m coming by the way of the cross;
And the proffered cup, let me take it up,
I’m coming by the way of the cross. [Chorus]