Laudes Domini ‎#292

292. "Plead for me"

1 O Thou, the contrite sinner's Friend,
Who loving, lov'st them to the end,
On this alone my hopes depend,
That thou wilt plead for me.

2 When weary in the Christian race,
Far off appears my resting place,
And, fainting, I mistrust thy grace,
Then, Saviour, plead for me.

3 When I have erred and gone astray,
Afar from thine and wisdom's way,
And see no glimmering, guiding ray,
Still, Saviour, plead for me.

4 When Satan, by my sins made bold,
Strives from thy cross to loose my hold,
Then with thy pitying arms enfold,
And plead, oh, plead for me!

5 And when my dying hour draws near,
Darkened with anguish, guilt and fear,
Then to my fainting sight appear,
Pleading in heaven for me.

Text Information

• First Line: O Thou, the contrite sinner's Friend
• Title: "Plead for me"
• Author: Charlotte Elliott
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  John 13:1
• Topic: Atonement: Accepted

Tune Information

• Name: FLEMMING
• Arranger: fr. Flemming
• Meter: 8s, 6s
• Key: A♭ Major