A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#376

376. Lord, I cannot let thee go

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 [Dost thou ask me who I am?
Ah, my Lord, thou know’st my name;
Yet the question gives a plea,
To support my suit with thee.]

3 Thou didst once a wretch behold,
In rebellion blindly bold;
Scorn thy grace; thy power defy;
That poor rebel, Lord, was I.

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

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

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

7 No; I must maintain my hold;
’Tis thy goodness makes me bold;
I can no denial take,
When I plead for Jesus’ sake.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, I cannot let thee go
• Author: Newton
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Scripture:
  Genesis 32:26
• Topic: Prayer and Watchfulness

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