A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship ‎#333

333. Wherewith shall I approach the Lord

1 Wherewith shall I approach the Lord,
And bow before his throne?
Oh! how procure his kind regard,
And for my guilt atone;

2 Shall alters flame, and victims bleed,
And spicy fumes ascend?
Will these my earnest wish succeed,
And make my God my friend?

3 O no, my soul! 'twere fruitless all;
Such offerings are vain:
No fatlings from the field or stall
His favor can obtain.

4 To men their rights I must allow,
And proofs of kindness give;
To God with humble rev'rence bow,
And to his glory live.

5 Hands that are clean, and hearts sincere,
He never will despise;
And cheerful duty he'll prefer
To costly sacrifice.

Text Information

• First Line: Wherewith shall I approach the Lord
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1845
• Topic: The Church: Public Worship

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