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242. Oppressed with guilt, or grief, or care

1 Oppress'd with guilt, or grief, or care,
Great God! thy humble suppliants hear.
Though sunk, we ne'er can sink so low,
But thou canst hear the voice of woe.

2 Should'st thou against each evil deed
In strict severity proceed:
By merit, without mercy, tried,
None could be clear'd and justified.

3 But thou forgiveness dost proclaim,
That men may turn and fear thy name.
To thy rich grace, O Lord! we fly,
And on thy promises rely.

4 Ye contrite hearts, who guilt deplore!
Come, seek his face, and sin no more.
Then shall ye know that God is kind,
And full redemption with him find.

Text Information
First Line: Oppressed with guilt, or grief, or care
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1814
Topic: Repentance and Conversion
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