--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I am coming to the cross; I am poor and…" description: "\"“I am coming to the cross; I am poor and weak and blind; I am counting all but dross; I shall full salvation find. Long my heart has sighed for Thee; L..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1d0/robert-j-morgan-1336_salvation_i-am-coming-to-the-cross-i-am-poor-and-w_3185774.jpg" --- # I am coming to the cross; I am poor and weak and blind; I… ![“I am coming to the cross; I am poor and weak and blind; I am counting all but dross; I shall full salvation find. Long my heart has sighed for Thee; Long has evil reigned within; Jesus sweetly speaks to me: “I will cleanse you from all sin.” Here I give my all to Thee: Friends and time and earthly…” quote by Robert J. Morgan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1d0/robert-j-morgan-1336_salvation_i-am-coming-to-the-cross-i-am-poor-and-w_3185774.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1d0/robert-j-morgan-1336_salvation_i-am-coming-to-the-cross-i-am-poor-and-w_3185774.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1d0/robert-j-morgan-1336_salvation_i-am-coming-to-the-cross-i-am-poor-and-w_3185774.jpg) > ““I am coming to the cross; I am poor and weak and blind; I am counting all but dross; I shall full salvation find. Long my heart has sighed for Thee; Long has evil reigned within; Jesus sweetly speaks to me: “I will cleanse you from all sin.” Here I give my all to Thee: Friends and time and earthly store; Soul and body Thine to be, Wholly Thine forevermore. I am trusting, Lord, in Thee. Blessèd Lamb of Calvary; Humbly at Thy cross I bow. Save me, Jesus, save me now.”” [Robert J. Morgan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/robert-j-morgan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker seeks redemption through humility, prayer, and surrender to divine guidance. **In simple terms:** Seek forgiveness and trust in God. Key Takeaway Surrender to divine help. Themes faith redemption humility Mood reverent hopeful Type spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - personal crisis - morning meditation - confession - support groups Key Concepts spiritual surrender prayer self‑examination Questions to Reflect On - What does surrender mean in daily life? - How can you practice humility regularly? A Different Perspective Faith alone may not solve practical problems. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Salvation](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/salvation/) ## Related quotes > [The hope of a Christian is inseparable from his faith. 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