Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David: to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian church in general (4th ed.) 96. O God of mercy, hear my call

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Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David‎#96

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Repentance and Faith in the Blood of Christ

96. Repentance and Faith in the Blood of Christ

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1 O God of mercy, hear my call,
My loads of guilt remove,
Break down this separating wall
That bars me from thy love.

2 Give me the presence of thy grace,
Then my rejoicing tongue
Shall speak aloud thy righteousness,
And make thy praise my song.

3 No blood of goats nor heifer slain
For sin could e'er atone;
The death of Christ shall still remain
Sufficient and alone.

4 A soul opprest with sin's desert
My God will ne'er despise;
A Humble groan, a broken heart,
Is our best sacrifice.

Text Information
First Line:	O God of mercy, hear my call
Title:	Repentance and Faith in the Blood of Christ
Meter:	Com. Metre
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1790
Scripture:	Psalm 51:14-17
Topic:	Backsliding Sol in Distress and Desertion: restored; Blood of Christ cleansing from Sin; Christ: faith in his blood (14 more...)
Notes:	Public Domain.