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1 Wherewith shall I approach the Lord,
And bow before his throne?
Oh! how procure his kind regard,
And for my guilt atone;
2 Shall alters flame, and victims bleed,
And spicy fumes ascend?
Will these my earnest wish succeed,
And make my God my friend?
3 O no, my soul! 'twere fruitless all;
Such offerings are vain:
No fatlings from the field or stall
His favor can obtain.
4 To men their rights I must allow,
And proofs of kindness give;
To God with humble rev'rence bow,
And to his glory live.
5 Hands that are clean, and hearts sincere,
He never will despise;
And cheerful duty he'll prefer
To costly sacrifice.
Source: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #333
First Line: | Wherewith shall I approach the Lord |
Author: | Simon Browne |
Copyright: | Public Domain |