CPWI Hymnal ‎#482

482. Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat

1 Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat,
where Jesus answers prayer;
there humbly fall before his feet,
for none can perish there.

2 Thy promise is my only plea,
with this I venture nigh;
thou callest burdened souls to thee,
and such, O Lord, am I.

3 Bowed down beneath a load of sin,
by Satan sorely pressed,
by war without, and fear within,
I come to thee for rest.

4 Be thou my shield and hiding place,
that, sheltered near thy side,
I may my fierce accuser face,
and tell him, thou hast died.

5 Oh wondrous Love, to bleed and die,
to bear the cross and shame,
that guilty sinners, such as I,
might plead thy gracious name!

Text Information

• First Line: Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat
• Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 (1779)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: General Hymns: Prayer and Penitence

Tune Information

• Name: ST PETER
• Composer: Alexander R. Reinagle, 1799-1877
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: E♭ Major