A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#391

391. Prayer for Restoration

1 Jesus, Friend of sinners, hear
A feeble creature pray;
From my debt of sin set clear,
For I have nought to pay.
Speak, O speak my kind release,
A poor backsliding soul restore;
Love me freely, seal my peace,
And let me rove no more.

2 [Though my sins as mountains rise,
And swell, and reach to heaven,
Mercy is above the skies,
And I shall stand forgiven.
Mighty is my guilt’s increase,
But greater is thy mercy’s store!
Love me freely, seal my peace,
And let me rove no more.

3 From the oppressive weight of sin,
My struggling spirit free;
Blood and righteousness divine
Can rescue even me.
Holy Spirit, shed thy grace,
And let me feel the softening shower;
Love me freely, seal my peace,
And let me rove no more.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Friend of sinners, hear
• Title: Prayer for Restoration
• Author: J. W.
• Author: C. W.
• Meter: 7.6.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: Prayer and Watchfulness

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