Hymn Book ‎#66

66. Lord, to Thee I make confession

1 Lord, to Thee I make confession,
I have sinned and gone astray,
I have multiplied transgression,
Chosen for myself my way.
Forced at last to see my errors,
Lord, I tremble at Thy terrors.

2 But from Thee how can I hide me,
Thou, O God, art everywhere;
Refuge from Thee is denied me
Or by land or sea or air;
Nor death's darkness can enfold me,
So that Thou shouldst not behold me.

3 Yet though conscience’ voice appall me,
Father, I will seek Thy face;
Though Thy child I dare not call me,
Yet receive me to Thy grace;
Do not for my sins forsake me,
Do not yet Thy wrath o’ertake me.

4 For Thy Son hath suffered for me,
And His blood He shed for sin;
That can heal me and restore me,
Quench this burning fire within;
’Tis alone His cross can vanquish
These dark fears, and soothe this anguish.

5 Then on Him I cast my burden,
Sink it in the depths below.
Let me feel Thy gracious pardon,
Wash me, make me white as snow.
Let Thy Spirit leave me never,
Make me only Thine forever!

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, to Thee I make confession
• Author: Johann Franck
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Repentance

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