The Church Hymnal: containing hymns approved and set forth by the general conventions of 1892 and 1916; together with hymns for the use of guilds and brotherhoods, and for special occasions (Rev. ed) 354. O Jesus, Lord most merciful

The Church Hymnal‎#354

Text:	O Jesus, Lord most merciful
Author:	J. Hamilton
Tune:	ST. GEORGE'S BOLTON
Composer:	J. Walch

1 O Jesus, Lord most merciful,
Low at Thy Cross I lie;
O sinner's Friend, most pitiful,
Hear my bewailing cry.
I come to thee with mourning,
I come to thee in woe;
With contrite heart returning,
And tears that overflow.

2 O gracious Intercessor!
O Priest within the veil!
Plead, for a lost transgressor,
The blood that cannot fail,
I spread my sins before Thee,
I tell them one by one;
O for Thy Name's great glory,
Forgive all I have done!

3 O by Thy Cross and Passion,
Thy tears and agony,
And crown of cruel fashion,
And death on Calvary;
By all that untold suffering
Endured by Thee alone;
O Priest! O spotless Offering!
Plead, for Thou didst atone!

4 And in this heart now broken,
Re-enter Thou and reign;
And say, by that dear token,
I am absolved again;
And build me up, and guide me,
And guard me day by day;
And in Thy presence hide me,
And keep my soul alway.