Hymnal: The Minstrel of Zion #160a (1845) First Line: Sovereign Ruler, Lord of all Lyrics: 1 Sovereign Ruler, Lord of all,
Prostrate at thy feet I fall
Hear, oh! hear my ardent cry;
Frown not, lest I faint and die.
2 Vilest of the sons of men,
Worst of rebels I have been!
Oft abused thee to thy face,
Trampled on thy richest grace.
3 Justly might thy vengeful dart
Pierce this bleeding, broken heart;
Justly might thy kindled ire
Blast me in eternal fire.
3 But with thee there's mercy found,
Balm to heal my every wound:
Soothe, oh! soothe the troubled breast,
Give the weary wanderer rest.
Tune Title: GODLY SORROW
Godly sorrow