A Selection of Hymns ‎#CXVI

CXVI. Let the Wicked forsake his Ways

1 Sinners, the voice of God regard;
’Tis mercy speaks to-day;
He calls you by his sovereign word,
From sin’s destructive way.

2 Like the rough sea, that cannot rest,
You live devoid of peace;
A thousand stings within your breast,
Deprive your souls of ease.

3 Your way is dark, and leads to hell;
Why will you persevere?
Can you in frightful torments dwell,
Shut up in black despair?

4 Why will you in the crooked ways
Of sin and folly go?
In pain you travel all your days,
To reap immortal woe.

5 But he that turns to God shall live,
Thro' his abounding grace;
His mercy will the guilt forgive
Of those that seek his face.

6 Bow to the sceptre of his word,
Renouncing every sin;
Submit to him your sovereign Lord,
And learn his will divine.

7 His love exceeds your highest thoughts;
He pardons like a God;
He will forgive your numerous faults,
Thro' a Redeemer's blood.

Text Information

• First Line: Sinners, the voice of God regard
• Title: Let the Wicked forsake his Ways
• Author: Fawcett
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 55:7
• Topic: Scripture Invitations and Promises; Encouragement and invitation; Wicked men exhorted
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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