Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#352

352. Oh, that my load of sin were gone!

1 Oh, that my load of sin were gone!
Oh, that I could at last submit
At Jesus' feet to lay it down,
To lay my soul at Jesus' feet!

2 Rest for my soul I long to find:
Saviour, if mine indeed Thou art,
Give me Thy meek and lowly mind,
And stamp Thine image on my heart.

3 Break off the yoke of inbred sin,
And fully set my spirit free;
I cannot res till pure within,
Till I am wholly lost in Thee.

4 Fain would I learn of Thee, my God,
Thy light and easy burden prove,
The cross all stain'd with hallow'd blood
The labor of Thy dying love.

5 I would; but Thou must give the power.
My heart from every sin release;
Bring near, bring near the joyful hour,
And fill me with Thy perfect peace.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, that my load of sin were gone!
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Change of Heart; Christians: their life and experience; Conversion; Christian Graces prayed for; Growth in Grace; Heart: renewal of; Holiness; New Heart; Obedience: prompted by faith; Purity; Regeneration
• Notes: Author from index: C. Wesley

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