A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#764

764. Faith in Christ for Pardon

1 How sad our state by nature is;
Our sin how deep its stains;
And Satan binds our captive minds
Fast in his slavish chains.

2 But there’s a voice of sovereign grace
Sounds from the sacred word;
“Ho! ye despairing sinners come,
And trust upon the Lord.”

3 My soul obeys the almighty call,
And runs to this relief;
I would believe thy promise, Lord;
O help my unbelief.

4 To the dear fountain of thy blood,
Incarnate God, I fly;
Here let me wash my spotted soul
From crimes of deepest dye.

5 Stretch out thy arm, victorious King,
My reigning sins subdue;
Drive the old dragon from his seat,
With all his hellish crew.

6 A guilty, weak, and helpless worm,
On thy kind arms I fall,
Be thou my strength and righteousness,
My Jesus, and my all.

Text Information

• First Line: How sad our state by nature is!
• Title: Faith in Christ for Pardon
• Author: Watts
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844

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