The Psalms of David: imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and worship (27th ed.) P51e. O God of Mercy, hear my Call

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P51d

The Psalms of David‎#P51e

P53

Text:

O God of Mercy, hear my Call

1 O God of Mercy, hear my Call,
My Loads of Guilt remove,
Break down this separating Wall
That bars me from thy Love.

2 Give me the Presence of thy Grace,
Then my rejoicing Tongue
Shall speak aloud thy Righteousness,
And make thy Praise my Song.

3 No Blood of Goat, nor Heifer slain,
For Sin could e'er attone;
The Death of Christ shall still remain
Sufficient and alone.

4 A Soul opprest with Sin's Desert,
My GOD will ne'er despise;
A humble Groan, a broken Heart,
Is our best Sacrifice.

Text Information
First Line:	O God of Mercy, hear my Call
Meter:	Com. Met.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1740
Scripture:	Psalm 51:14-17
Topic:	Backsliding soul: restored; Blood of Christ cleansing from Sin; Christ: Our Hope (9 more...)
Notes:	Public Domain.