1 I lift my soul to God,
My trust is in his name;
Let not my foes that seek my blood
Still triumph in my shame.
2 Sin and the powers of hell
Persuade me to despair;
Lord, make me know thy cov'nant well,
That I may ’scape the snare.
3 From beams of dawning light
Till ev'ning shades arise,
For thy salvation, Lord, I wait,
With ever-longing eyes.
4 Remember all thy grace,
And lead me in thy truth;
Forgive the sins of riper days,
And follies of my youth.
5 The Lord is just and kind,
The meek shall learn his ways,
And ev'ry humble sinner find
The methods of his grace.
6 For his own goodness sake
He saves my soul from shame;
He pardons (tho' my guilt be great)
Thro' my Redeemer’s name.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | I lift my soul to God |
| Title: | Waiting for Pardon and Direction |
| Meter: | S. M. |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1793 |
| Scripture: | |
| Notes: | Now Public Domain. First Part |