Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) ‎#163

163. By Sin Weighed Down, And Sorely Stricken

1 By sin weigh'd down, and sorely stricken,
I stand before God's judgment throne.
O God, do Thou my spirit quicken,
For Thou canst help, and Thou alone.
Have mercy on my soul, I pray,
And wash Thou all my guilt away.

2 O Father, Thou of mercies tender,
Thy humble child doth cry to Thee;
Wilt Thou to me sweet comfort render,
That I again may joyful be?
Have mercy o my soul, I pray,
And wash Thou all my guilt away.

3 My troubled soul is deeply ailing,
It cannot for itself atone;
But let Thy mercy be unfailing,
That I Thy healing grace may own.
Have mercy of my soul, I pray,
And wash Thou all my guilt away.

4 My soul Thy pardon strongly craveth;
Oh, speak the word I long to hear:
"I lend thee grace that truly saveth,
I pardon thee, I stay thy fear."
Have mercy of my soul, I pray,
And wash Thou all my guilt away.

5 I do not doubt my prayer is granted.
The sense of comfort doth increase;
I have the grace for which I panted,
And so to raise this cry I cease:
Have mercy of my soul, I pray,
And wash Thou all my guilt away.

Text Information

• First Line: By sin weigh'd down, and sorely stricken
• Title: By Sin Weighed Down, And Sorely Stricken
• Author: Christoph Titius (1661)
• Meter: 9, 8, 9, 8, 8, 8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1928
• Topic: Confession
• Notes: Translator: H. Brueckner

Tune Information

• Name: [By sin weigh'd down, and sorely stricken]
• Composer: Geo. Neumark
• Meter: 9, 8, 9, 8, 8, 8.
• Key: g minor