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Text:Sanctification and Pardon
Author:Watts

C. Sanctification and Pardon

1 Where shall we sinners hide our heads,
Can rocks or mountains save?
Or shall we wrap us in the shades
Of midnight and the grave?

2 Is there no shelter from the eye
Of a revenging God?
Jesus, to thy dear wounds we fly,
Bedew us with thy blood,

3 Those guardian drops our souls secure,
And wash away our sins;
Eternal justice frowns no more,
And conscience smiles within.

4 We bless that wondrous purple stream
That cleanses every stain;
Yet are our souls but half redeem'd,
If sin, the tyrant, reign.

5 Lord, blast his empire with thy breath,
That cursed throne must fall;
Ye flattering plagues, that work our death,
Fly, for we hate you all.

Text Information
First Line: Where shall we sinners hide our heads
Title: Sanctification and Pardon
Author: Watts
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1792
Topic: Scripture Doctrines and Blessings: Sanctification; Pardon and Sanctification; Christ a Refuge (1 more...)
Source: Dr. Watts's Lyric Poems
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