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XCIX. Of him who did salvation bring

1 Of him who did salvation bring,
I could for ever think and sing;
Arise ye guilty, he'll forgive;
Arise ye needy, he'll relieve.

2 Ask but his grace, and lo! 'tis given;
Ask, and he turns your hell to heaven:
Tho' sin and sorrow wound my soul,
Jesu, thy balm will make it whole.

3 To shame our sins he blush'd in blood,
He clos'd his eyes to shew us God;
Let all the world fall down and know
That none but God such love could show.

4 'Tis thee I love, for thee alone
I shed my tears and make my moan;
Where'er I am, where'er I move,
I meet the object of my love.

5 Insatiate to this spring I fly;
I drink, and yet am ever dry;
Ah! who against thy charms is proof!
Ah! who that loves can love enough!

Text Information

• First Line: Of him who did salvation bring
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Topic: Petition

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