Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #378 (1891) First Line: O Lamb of God, for sinners slain Lyrics: 1 O Lamb of God, for sinners slain,I plead with thee, my suit to gain, —I plead what thou hast done:Didst thou not die the death for me?Jesus, remember Calvary,And break my heart of stone.2 Take the dear purchase of thy blood,My Friend and Advocate with God,My Ransom and my Peace,Surety, who all my debt hast paid,For all my sins atonement made,The Lord my Righteousness.3 O let thy Spirit shed abroadThe love, the perfect love of God,In this cold heart of mine!O might he now descend, and rest,And dwell forever in my breast,And make it all divine! Topics: Calvary; Christ Advocate; Christ Atonement of; Christ Friend; Christ Lamb of God; Christ Lord our righteousness; Christ Ransom; Christ Surety; Holy Spirit Descent of; Holy Spirit Indwelling; Lord our Righteousness; Penitence Penitence; Prayer For perfect peace and love; Prayer To Christ; Sanctification, Entire Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2 Languages: English
Pleading the sacrifice of Christ