Laudes Domini ‎#61

61. Gen. 32:26

1 Lord! I cannot let thee go,
Till a blessing thou bestow;
Do not turn away thy face,
Mine's an urgent, pressing case.

2 Once a sinner, near despair,
Sought thy mercy-seat by prayer;
Mercy heard and set him free
Lord! that mercy came to me.

3 Many days have passed since then,
Many changes I have seen;
Yet have been upheld till now,
Who could hold me up but thou?

4 Thou hast helped in every need
This emboldens me to plead;
After so much mercy past,
Canst thou let me sink at last?

5 No--I must maintain my hold;
'Tis thy goodness makes me bold;
I can no denial take,
Since I plead for Jesus' sake.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord! I cannot let thee go
• Title: Gen. 32:26
• Author: John Newton
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Prayer and Invocation; Close of Worship; God: Mercy; Mercy-seat; Opening of Service; Prayer
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: HORTON
• Arranger: Wartensee
• Meter: 7s
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Public Domain.