A Collection of Hymns and A Liturgy ‎#243

243. When rising from the bed of death

1 When rising from the bed of death,
O’erwhelm'd with guilt and fear,
I see my Maker face to face,
O how shall I appear?

2 If yet, while pardon may be found,
And mercy may be sought,
My heart with inward horror shrinks,
And trembles at the thought: --

3 When thou, O Lord! shalt stand disclos'd
In majesty severe,
And sit in judgment on my soul,
O how shall I appear!

4 But there's forgiveness, Lord, with thee;
Thy nature is benign.
Thy pard'ning mercy I implore;
For mercy, Lord, is thine.

5 O let thy boundless mercy shine
On my benighted soul!
Correct my passions, mend my heart,
And all my fears control.

6 And may I taste thy richer grace
In that decisive hour,
When Christ to judgment shall descend,
And time shall be no more.

Text Information

• First Line: When rising from the bed of death
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1814
• Topic: Repentance and Conversion

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