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1 Oppress'd with guilt, or grief, or care,
Great God! thy humble suppliants hear.
Though sunk, we ne'er can sink so low,
But thou canst hear the voice of woe.
2 Should'st thou against each evil deed
In strict severity proceed:
By merit, without mercy, tried,
None could be clear'd and justified.
3 But thou forgiveness dost proclaim,
That men may turn and fear thy name.
To thy rich grace, O Lord! we fly,
And on thy promises rely.
4 Ye contrite hearts, who guilt deplore!
Come, seek his face, and sin no more.
Then shall ye know that God is kind,
And full redemption with him find.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Oppressed with guilt, or grief, or care |
| Meter: | L. M. |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1814 |
| Topic: | Repentance and Conversion |
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