Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) ‎#60

60. Forgiveness of Sins upon Confession

1 Oh blessed souls are they
Whose sins are cover'd o'er!
Divinely blest, to whom the Lord
Imputes their guilt no more.

2 They mourn their follies past,
And keep their hearts with care;
Their lips and lives without deceit
Shall prove their faith sincere.

3 While I conceal'd my guilt,
I felt the festering wound,
Till I confess'd my sins to thee,
And ready pardon found.

4 Let sinners learn to pray,
Let saints keep near the throne;
Our help in times of deep distress,
Is found in God alone.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh blessed souls are they
• Title: Forgiveness of Sins upon Confession
• Meter: Short Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786
• Scripture:
  Psalm 32
• Topic: Blessings: of a person; Comfort, Holiness and Pardon; Confession: of sin, repentance, and pardon; Conscience: its guilt relieved; Faith: in the blood of Christ; Grace: without merit; Guilt of Conscience relieved; Justification free; Obedience: sincere; Pardon: and confession; Repentance: Confession and Pardon; Sincerity

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