Author: F. L. Cornish Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I wish that I had never sinned,
But since that cannot be,
I’ll lay my guilty burden on
The Lamb of Calvary.
2 I feel the shame, I know the guilt,
My soul cries out in pain;
Dear Jesus, purify me now,
And make me whole again.
3 The saddest hour my life has known
Is that wherein I strayed
Away from God’s divine command,
And penitence delayed.
4 But penitent today I come,
Almighty God, to Thee;
For Jesus’ sake, incline Thine ear,
Accept my humble plea.
5 Speak to my soul in Thine own way,
Relieve its weight of care,
Teach me to go on and sin no more,
That I Thy peace may share. Used With Tune: WANAMAKER Text Sources: Unfading Treasures, by William J. Kirkpatrick (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: John J. Hood, 1893)
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