Laudes Domini ‎#309

309. Deep Penitence

1 Prostrate, dear Jesus, at thy feet,
A guilty rebel lies;
And upwards, to thy mercy-seat,
Presumes to lift his eyes.

2 Let not thy justice frown me hence;
Oh, stay the vengeful storm;
Forbid it, that Omnipotence
Should crush a feeble worm.

3 If tears of sorrow could suffice
To pay the debt I owe,
Tears should, from both my weeping eyes,
In ceaseless currents flow.

4 But no such sacrifice I plead
To expiate my guilt;
No tears, but those which thou hast shed,--
No blood, but thou hast spilt.

5 Think of thy sorrows, dearest Lord!
And all my sins forgive,
Then justice will approve the word,
That bids the sinner lives.

Text Information

• First Line: Prostrate, dear Jesus, at thy feet
• Title: Deep Penitence
• Author: Samuel Stennett
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Topic: Atonement: Accepted; Backsliding; Conflict With Sin
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: CRENIM
• Composer: R. R. Chope
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.