The Cyber Hymnal ‎#12761

12761. The Penitent's Plea

1 Jesus, Thou the friend of sinners—
Humbly at Thy feet I bow;
From my load of guilt and sorrow,
Save me, Jesus, save me now.

Refrain:
Save me now, oh, Jesus save me!
Humbly at Thy feet I bow;
O take from me my guilt and sorrow;
Save me, Jesus, save me now.

2 I am poor and weak and empty;
Tempted oft, and full of sin;
With Thy blood once shed for sinners,
Wash me, Lord, and make me clean. [Refrain]

3 "Just as I am" now, dear Savior
Seek I pardon, rest and peace;
By Thy healing touch, dear Savior,
Make my love for Thee increase. [Refrain]

4 Hearing, I believed, repented;
Now confess Thy holy name;
To be buried in Thy likeness,
Cleansing all my guilt and shame. [Refrain]

5 Take me, Lord, and use me ever;
Let me work, and watch and pray;
Leading lost and ruined sinners,
To the straight and narrow way. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Thou the friend of sinners
• Title: The Penitent's Plea
• Author: Allen Wilson
• Refrain First Line: Save me now, oh, Jesus save me!
• Language: English
• Source: Silver and Gold No. 1, by James V. Coombs and William E. M. Hackleman (Indianapolis: Hackleman Music Company, 1898)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus, Thou the friend of sinners]
• Composer: Willliam Edward Michael Hackleman
• Key: D♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain