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O Lord, how vile am I

Author: John Newton Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns for the Use of the Protestant Church of the United Brethren. Rev. ed. #d540 (1813) Languages: English

Behold, I am vile

Author: John Newton Hymnal: Parish Psalmody #d592 (1844) First Line: O Lord, how vile am I

O Lord, how vile am I

Author: John Newton Hymnal: Parish Psalmody #d605 (1848)
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O Lord, how vile am I

Author: John Newton Hymnal: The Baptist Hymn Book #629 (1859)

O Lord! how vile am I

Hymnal: The Good Old Songs #734 (1914) Languages: English Tune Title: STATE STREET

O Lord, how vile am I

Author: John Newton Hymnal: The Sabbath Hymn Book. Baptist ed. #d771 (1858)
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Complaint of sins

Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CCLXXII (1799) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: O Lord, how vile am I Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how vile am I, Unholy and unclean! How can I dare to venture nigh With such a load of sin? 2 Is this polluted heart A dwelling fit for thee? Swarming, alas! in ev'ry part, What evils do i see! 3 If I attempt to pray, And raise my soul on high, My thoughts are hurry'd fast away, For sin is ever nigh. 4 If in thy word I look, Such darkness fills my mind, I only read a sealed book, But no relief can find. 5 Thy gospel oft I hear, But hear it still in vain; Without desire,or love, or hear, Harden'd I still remain. 6 And must I then indeed Sink in despair and die? Fain would I hope that thou didst bleed For such a wretch as I. 7 That blood which thou hast spilt, That grace which is thine own; Can cleanse the vilest sinner's guilt, And soften hearts of stone. 8 Low at thy feet I bow, O pity and forgive! Here will I lie and wait till thou Shalt bid me rise and live. Topics: Sin Complained of Languages: English
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Complaint of sins

Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns #CCLXXII (1802) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: O Lord, how vile am I Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how vile am I, Unholy and unclean! How can I dare to venture nigh With such a load of sin? 2 Is this polluted heart A dwelling fit for thee? Swarming, alas! in ev'ry part, What evils do i see! 3 If I attempt to pray, And raise my soul on high, My thoughts are hurry'd fast away, For sin is ever nigh. 4 If in thy word I look, Such darkness fills my mind, I only read a sealed book, But no relief can find. 5 Thy gospel oft I hear, But hear it still in vain; Without desire,or love, or hear, Harden'd I still remain. 6 And must I then indeed Sink in despair and die? Fain would I hope that thou didst bleed For such a wretch as I. 7 That blood which thou hast spilt, That grace which is thine own; Can cleanse the vilest sinner's guilt, And soften hearts of stone. 8 Low at thy feet I bow, O pity and forgive! Here will I lie and wait till thou Shalt bid me rise and live. Topics: Sin Complained of Languages: English

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