Living Hymns ‎#287

287. O that my load of sin were gone

1 O that my load of sin were gone!
O that I could at last submit
At Jesus’ feet to lay it down--
To lay my soul at Jesus’ feet!

2 Rest for my soul I long to find;
Saviour of all, if mine thou art,
Give me thy meek and lowly mind,
And stamp thine image on my heart.

3 Break off the yoke of inbred sin,
And fully set my spirit free;
I cannot rest till pure within,
Till I am wholly lost in thee.

4 Fain I would learn of thee, my God,
Thy light and easy burden prove,
The cross all stained with hallowed blood,
The labor of thy dying love.

5 I would, but thou must give the power;
My heart from every sin release;
Bring near, bring near the joyful hour,
And fill me with thy perfect peace.

Text Information

• First Line: O that my load of sin were gone!
• Title: O that my load of sin were gone
• Author: Chas. Wesley
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: FOREST
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.