470. O Thou that hearest the prayer of faith

1 O Thou that hearest the prayer of faith,
Wilt thou not save a soul from death
That casts itself on thee?
I have no refuge of my own,
But fly to what my Lord hath done,
And suffered once for me.

2 Slain in the guilty sinner's stead,
His spotless righteousness I plead,
And his availing blood:
That righteousness my robe shall be,
That merit shall atone for me,
And bring me near to God.

3 Then save me from the second death,
The Spirit of adoption breathe,
His consolations send;
By him some word of life impart,
And sweetly whisper to my heart,
"Thy Maker is thy friend."

4 Now, Lord, I would be thine alone;
Come, take possession of thine own;
For thou hast set me free:
Released from Satan's hard command,
See all my powers in waiting stand,
To be employed by thee.

Text Information
First Line: O Thou that hearest the prayer of faith
Author: Augustus M. Toplady
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: The Sinner: Repentance and Acceptance
Tune Information
Name: CONVERT
Composer: Unknown
Meter: P. M.
Key: B♭ Major
Notes: Alternate tune: #235, Chardon.



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