A Selection of Hymns ‎#CCLXXXIX

CCLXXXIX. Fears removed—It is I, be not afraid

1 Unclean! unclean! and full of sin,
From first to last, alas, I've been!
Deceitful is my heart:
Guilt presses down my burden'd soul,
But Jesus can the waves controul,
And bid my fears depart.

2 When first I heard his word of grace,
Ungratefully I hid my face,
Ungratefully delay'd:
At length his voice more powerful came,
" 'Tis I" he cry'd "I, still the same,
"Thou need's not be afraid."

3 My heart was chang'd, in that same hour
My soul confess'd his mighty power,
Outflow'd the briny tear:
I listen'd still to hear his voice,
Again he said, "in me rejoice,
" 'Tis I, thou need's not fear."

4 "Unworthy of thy love," I cry'd,
"Freely I love," he soon reply'd,
"On me thy faith be staid;
"On me for every thing depend,
"I'm Jesus still, the sinner's friend.
"Thou need'st not be afraid."

Text Information

• First Line: Unclean, unclean, and full of sin
• Title: Fears removed—It is I, be not afraid
• Author: Jesse
• Meter: Chatham tune
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  John 6:20
• Topic: Graces of the Spirit: Trust; Fears and doubts removed; Leper crying

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