The Voice of Praise ‎#408

408. With tears of anguish, I lament

1 With tears of anguish, I lament,
Here at thy feet, my God,
My passion, pride, and discontent,
And vile ingratitude.

2 Sure there was ne'er a heart so base,
So false as mine hath been,
So faithless to its promises,
So prone to every sin!

3 My reason tells me thy commands
Are holy, just, and true;
Tells me whate'er my God demands
Is his most righteous due.

4 Reason I hear, her counsels weigh,
And all her words approve;
But still I find it hard t' obey,
And harder yet to love.

5 How long, dear Saviour, shall I feel
These strugglings in my breast?
When wilt thou bow my stubborn will,
And give my conscience rest?

Text Information

• First Line: With tears of anguish, I lament
• Author: Stennett
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 24:16
  ;
  Romans 7:24
• Topic: The Christian System: Repentance and Faith; Confessed Ingratitude

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