Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the use of Christians ‎#211

211. Peter Sinning and Repenting

1 When Peter boasted, soon he fell,
Yet was by grace restor'd;
His case should be regarded well
By all who fear the Lord.

2 A voice it has, and helping hand,
Backsliders to recall;
And cautions those who think they stand,
Lest suddenly they fall.

3 He said whatever others do,
With Jesus I'll abide;
Yet soon amidst a murd'rous crew
His suff'ring Lord deny'd.

4 He who had been so bold before,
Now trembled like a leaf;
Not only ly'd but curs'd and swore,
To gain the more belief.

5 While he blasphem'd he heard the cock,
And Jesus look'd in love;
At once, as if by lightning struck,
His tongue forbore to move,

6 Deliver'd thus from Satan's snare,
He starts, as from a sleep;
His Saviour's look he could not bear,
But hasted forth to weep.

7 But sure the frightful cock had crow'd
An hundred times in vain,
Had not the Lord that look bestow'd,
The meaning to explain.

8 As I like Peter vows had made,
Yet acted Peter's part;
So conscience, like the cock upbraids
My base ungrateful heart.

9 Lord Jesus, hear a sinner's cry,
My broken peace renew;
And grant one pitying look, that I
May weep with Peter too.

Text Information

• First Line: When Peter boasted, soon he fell
• Title: Peter Sinning and Repenting
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1803

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