The Minstrel of Zion ‎#84

84. Penitence

1 Approach, my soul, the mercy seat,
Where Jesus answers pray'r;
There humbly fall before his feet,
For none can perish there.

Chorus:
Oh! Jesus, at thy feet I lie,
Till thou the blessing give;
Till thou thy pardoning blood apply,
And bid the suppliant live.

2 Thy promise is my only plea,
With this I venture nigh;
Thou callest burden'd souls to thee,
And such, O Lord, am I. [Chorus]

3 Bow'd down beneath a load of sin,
By Satan sorely press'd;
By wars without, and fears within,
I come to thee for rest. [Chorus]

4 Be thou my shield and hiding-place,
That, shelter'd near thy side,
I may my fierce accuser face,
And tell him thou hast died. [Chorus]

5 Oh wondrous love! to bleed and die,
To bear the cross and shame;
That guilty sinners, such as I,
Might plead thy gracious name. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Approach, my soul, the mercy seat
• Title: Penitence
• Refrain First Line: Oh! Jesus, at thy feet I lie
• Publication Date: 1845
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: PENITENCE
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.