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Text:Peter's Admonition to Simon Magus, turned into Prayer
Author:Dr. Doddridge

CCLXVIII. Peter's Admonition to Simon Magus, turned into Prayer

1 Searcher of hearts, before thy face
I all my soul display;
And conscious of its innate arts,
Intreat thy strict survey.

2 If lurking in its inmost folds,
I any sin conceal,
O let a ray of light divine
The secret guile reveal.

3 If tinctur'd with that odious gall
Unknowing I remain,
Let grace, like a pure silver stream,
Wash out th' accused stain.

4 If in these fatal fetters bound
A wretched slave I lie,
Smite off my chains, and wake my soul
To light and liberty.

4 To humble penitence and prayer
Be gentle pity given;
Speak ample pardon to my heart,
And seal its claim to heaven.

Text Information
First Line: Searcher of hearts, before thy face
Title: Peter's Admonition to Simon Magus, turned into Prayer
Author: Dr. Doddridge
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1792
Scripture:
Topic: Graces of the Spirit: Repentance; Repentance praised for
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