A Collection of Evangelical Hymns ‎#CXXXVII

CXXXVII. Penitence and Hope

1 Dear Saviour, when my thoughts recall
The wonders of thy grace,
Low at thy feet asham'd I fall,
And hide this wretched face.

2 Shall love like thine be thus repaid?
Ah vile, ungrateful heart!
By earth's low cares detain'd, betray'd,
From Jesus to depar —

3 From Jesus, who alone can give
True pleasure, peace and rest:
When absent from my Lord, I live
Unsatisfy'd, unblest.

4 But he, for his own mercy's sake,
My wandering soul restores:
He bids the mourning heart partake
The pardon it implores.

5 O while I breathe to thee, my Lord,
The penitential sigh,
Confirm the kind, forgiving word,
With pity in thine eye!

6 Then shall the mourner at thy feet
Rejoice to seek thy face,
And grateful own how kind, how sweet
Thy condescending grace!

Text Information

• First Line: Dear Saviour, when my thoughts recall
• Title: Penitence and Hope
• Author: Steele
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Topic: Graces

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