The Voice of Praise ‎#770

770. When Abraham, full of sacred awe

1 When Abraham, full of sacred awe,
Before Jehovah stood,
And, with an humble, fervent prayer,
For guilty Sodom sued.

2 With what success, what wondrous grace,
Was his petition crowned!
The Lord would spare, if in this place
Ten righteous men were found.

3 And could a single pious soul
So rich a boon obtain?
Great God, and shall a nation cry,
And plead with thee in vain?

4 Are not the righteous dear to thee
Now, as in ancient times?
Or does this sinful land exceed
Gomorrah in her crimes?

5 Still we are thine; we bear thy name;
Here yet is thine abode:
Long has thy presence blest our land:
Forsake us not, O God.

Text Information

• First Line: When Abraham, full of sacred awe
• Author: Rippon's Coll.
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Topic: The Christian Nation: Fast-Day; Public Supplication

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