Author: Stennett Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 147 hymnals Scripture: Romans 7:24 Lyrics: 1 With tears of anguish, I lament,
Here at thy feet, my God,
My passion, pride, and discontent,
And vile ingratitude.
2 Sure there was ne'er a heart so base,
So false as mine hath been,
So faithless to its promises,
So prone to every sin!
3 My reason tells me thy commands
Are holy, just, and true;
Tells me whate'er my God demands
Is his most righteous due.
4 Reason I hear, her counsels weigh,
And all her words approve;
But still I find it hard t' obey,
And harder yet to love.
5 How long, dear Saviour, shall I feel
These strugglings in my breast?
When wilt thou bow my stubborn will,
And give my conscience rest?
Topics: The Christian System Repentance and Faith; Confessed Ingratitude
With tears of anguish, I lament