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Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 3,220 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is high. Hide me, O my Savior, hide, Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide. Oh, receive my soul at last! 2 Other refuge have I none ... Topics: Redeemer Used With Tune: ABERYSTWYTH
Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Father of all! we bow to thee
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 20 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father of all! we bow to thee, ... thy will. 5 Our sins before thee we confess; O may they ... Used With Tune: PALESTRINA
Father of all! we bow to thee
Alas, My God, My Sins Are Great
Author: Catherine Winkworth; Johann Major Meter: 4.4.7.4.4.7 Appears in 21 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Alas, my God, my sins are great, My conscience doth upbraid me; And now I find that at my strait No man hath pow'r to aid me. 2 And fled I hence in my despair In some lone spot to hide me, My griefs would still be with me there And peace still be denied ... Topics: Confession and Absolution Scripture: Psalm 38:4 Used With Tune: ACH GOTT UND HERR
Alas, My God, My Sins Are Great
Lord, to Thee I make Confession
Author: Johann Franck, 1618-1677 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8 Appears in 34 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, to Thee I make confession, I have sinned and gone astray, I have multiplied transgression, Chosen for myself the way. Forced at last to see my errors, Lord, I tremble at Thy terrors. 2 Yet though conscience' voice appalls me, Father, I will seek ... Topics: Repentance Used With Tune: HERR, ICH HABE MISSGEHANDELT
Lord, to Thee I make Confession
The Weight of Past and Fruitless Guilt
Author: Cleo Hanthorne Moon, 1904-2000 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Confession; Forgiveness; Freedom; Grace; Healing; New Life in Christ; Perseverance; Renewal; Repentance; Sin; Strength; Vulnerable Scripture: Romans 5:6-11 Used With Tune: RETREAT
The Weight of Past and Fruitless Guilt
By Sin Weighed Down, And Sorely Stricken
Author: Christoph Titius Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: By sin weigh'd down, and sorely stricken Lyrics: 1 By sin weigh'd down, and sorely stricken, I stand before God's judgment throne. O God, do Thou my spirit quicken, For Thou canst help, and Thou alone. Have mercy on my soul, I pray, And wash Thou all my guilt away. 2 O Father, Thou of mercies tender, Thy ... Topics: Confession Used With Tune: [By sin weigh'd down, and sorely stricken]
By Sin Weighed Down, And Sorely Stricken
Wilt Thou Forgive That Sin
Author: J. Donne, 1573-1631 Meter: 10.10.10.10.8.4 Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: Wilt Thou forgive that sin, where I begun Lyrics: 1 Wilt Thou forgive that sin, where I begun, Which is my sin, though it were done before? Wilt Thou forgive those sins through which I run, And do run still, though still I do deplore? When Thou hast done, Thou hast not done, For I have more. 2 Wilt Thou ... Topics: Confession and Absolution; Trinity 19 Used With Tune: DONNE
Wilt Thou Forgive That Sin
The Penitent's Plea
Author: Allen Wilson Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: Jesus, Thou the friend of sinners Refrain First Line: Save me now, oh, Jesus save me! Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Thou the friend of sinners— Humbly at Thy feet ... I bow; From my load of guilt and sorrow, Save me ... empty; Tempted oft, and full of sin; With Thy blood once shed ... Hearing, I believed, repented; Now confess Thy holy name; To be ... Used With Tune: [Jesus, Thou the friend of sinners] Text Sources: Silver and Gold No. 1 , by James V. Coombs and William E. M. Hackleman (Indianapolis: Hackleman Music Company, 1898)
The Penitent's Plea
I own my guilt, my sins confess
Author: Robert Cruttenden Appears in 14 hymnals
I own my guilt, my sins confess
Eternal Spirit, God of Truth
Author: Thomas Cotterill Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 110 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Eternal Spirit, God of truth, our contrite hearts inspire; ignite a flame of heavenly love and feed the pure desire. O come to soothe the sorrowing mind with guilt and fear oppressed; O come to bid the dying live and give the weary rest. 2 Subdue the ... Topics: Holy Spirit; Elements of Worship Confession Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12 Used With Tune: FOREST GREEN
Eternal Spirit, God of Truth
Credo III
Appears in 25 hymnals First Line: I believe in one God, the Father almighty Lyrics: Church. I confess one Baptism for the ... almighty, maker of heaven and earth, ... the forgiveness of sins and I look ... Topics: Musical Style Chant; Service Music for Mass Profession of Faith; Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest Profession of Faith Used With Tune: [I believe in one God, the Father almighty] Text Sources: Chants of The Roman Missal
Credo III
Jesus Knows the Inmost Heart
Author: Alison Blenkinsop Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: This our sinful hearts require Lyrics: require: flame of God's refining ... 1 This our sinful hearts require: ... Topics: Confession; Faith; Forgiveness; Redemption; Sin Scripture: Psalm 34:4 Used With Tune: LOE DE ÍSÁ Text Sources: Pashto hymn
Jesus Knows the Inmost Heart
Original and actual Sin confessed and pardoned
Appears in 49 hymnals First Line: Lord, I would spread my sore distress Lyrics: 1 Lord, I would spread my sore distress And guilt before thine eyes; Against thy laws, against thy grace, How high my crimes arise! 2 Should'st thou condemn my soul to hell, And crush my flesh to dust, Heav'n would approve thy veng'ance well, And earth ... Scripture: Psalm 51:3-13
Original and actual Sin confessed and pardoned
I lay my sins on Jesus
Author: Horatius Bonar Appears in 560 hymnals Topics: Confession of Sin Used With Tune: CRUCIFIX
I lay my sins on Jesus
Penitential Grief and Supplication
Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: In Thy wrath and hot displeasure Lyrics: ... troubled by my sin. 3 With my burden of transgression Heavy laden ... , overborne, Humbled low I make confession, For ... Topics: Sin Confession of Scripture: Psalm 38 Used With Tune: ST. SYLVESTER
Penitential Grief and Supplication
Have Thine Own Way, Lord
Author: Adelaide A. Pollard Meter: 9.9.9.9 Appears in 313 hymnals First Line: Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Lyrics: 1 Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Thou art the potter, I am the clay. Mold me and make me after thy will, while I am waiting, yielded and still. 2 Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Search me and try me, Master, today. Open mine ... Topics: Confession of Sin Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24 Used With Tune: ADELAIDE
Have Thine Own Way, Lord
Come, You Sinners
Author: Joseph Hart Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 1,462 hymnals First Line: Come, you sinners, poor and needy Lyrics: 1 Come, you sinners, poor and needy, weak and wounded, sick and sore, Jesus, Son of God, will save you, full of pity, love, and pow'r. Refrain: I will arise and go to Jesus; he will embrace me in his arms; in the arms of my dear Savior, O there are ten ... Topics: Confession of Sin Scripture: Matthew 9:13 Used With Tune: RESTORATION (ARISE)
Come, You Sinners
Out of the depths I cry to Thee
Author: Martin Luther Appears in 6 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Our of the depths I cry to Thee, Lord God, O hear my wailing! Thy gracious ear incline to me, And make my prayer availing! On my misdeeds in mercy look, O deign to blot them from Thy book, Or who can stand before Thee? 2 Thou canst be merciful while just ... Topics: Confession of Sin Used With Tune: LUTHER'S HYMN
Out of the depths I cry to Thee
Kind and Merciful God, We Have Sinned
Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech Meter: 6.6.9 D Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: Kind and merciful God Lyrics: lived in the shade of the dark we have ... God, we have sinned in your sight, ... Topics: Backsliding; Confession and repentance; Conflict With Sin; God Mercy of; Sin and Forgiveness Scripture: Romans 7:13-25 Used With Tune: ELFAKER
Kind and Merciful God, We Have Sinned
God of Grace and God of Glory
Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 155 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory, on your people pour your power; now fulfil your church’s story; bring its bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the facing of this hour. 2 Lo, the hosts of evil round us scorn your Christ, assail ... Topics: The Church in the World Commitment: Peace and Justice; Church Anniversaries; Church Mission; Church Triumphant; Commitment; Confession; Conflict and Struggle; Courage; Discipleship and Service; Empowerment; Freedom; Funerals and Memorial Services; God Glory; God Goodness; God Power/Might; God Wisdom; Grace; Justice; Opening Hymns; Peace (World); Processionals (Opening of Worship); Recessionals; Service Music Prayer Responses; Sin; Social Concerns; Trials; Warfare (Spiritual); Weddings; Wisdom; Youth; Epiphany 4 Year A; Lent 3 Year A; Easter 5 Year A; Proper 15 Year A; Proper 28 Year A; Reign of Christ Year A; Lent 2 Year B; Lent 3 Year B; Proper 6 Year B; Proper 7 Year B; Reign of Christ Year B; Easter 6 Year C; Easter 6 Year C; Proper 10 Year C; Proper 15 Year C; Proper 22 Year C Used With Tune: RHUDDLAN
God of Grace and God of Glory
Confession & Remission of sins
Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: The law that came by Moses was holy
Confession & Remission of sins
The penitent's prayer and confession
Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: Lord, to me compassion show Topics: Aspirations For Grace; Aspirations For Holiness; Character Depraved from Birth; Character New Birth Essential go Good; Christians Graces of; Christians Saved by Grace; Deliverance From Sin; Faith Act of; God Loving and Merciful; Heart Claimed of God; Heart Good, Perfect, Pure, and Upright; Holiness; Humility; Joy Prayer for; Man Sinful; Mercy of God Prayer for the; Pardon; Parents and Children; Prayer Confession in; Prayer For Grace and Salvation; Prayer For Pardon; Regeneration; Repentance; Sin Confessed; Sin Conviction of; Sin Hatred of; Sin Original; Sin Salvation from; Sin Washed away; Truth; Worship Sincerity required in Scripture: Psalm 51:1-4 Used With Tune: [Lord, to me compassion show]
The penitent's prayer and confession
Chief of Sinners Though I Be
Author: William McComb, 1793-1873 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 90 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Chief of sinners though I be, Jesus shed His blood for me. Died that I might live on high, Lived that I might never die. As the branch is to the vine, I am His and He is mine. 2 Oh, the height of Jesus' love, Higher than the heav'ns above, Deeper than ... Topics: Confession and Absolution Scripture: Romans 5:8-11 Used With Tune: GETHSEMANE
Chief of Sinners Though I Be
Spirit of God, Who Dwells Within my Heart
Author: George Croly Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 341 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, who dwells within my heart, wean it from sin, through all its pulses move. Stoop to my weakness, mighty as you are, and make me love you as I ought to love. 2 I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies, no sudden rending of the veil of clay, no ... Topics: Holy Spirit; Spiritual Peace; Hymns That Are Prayer; Elements of Worship Confession; Elements of Worship Prayer for Illumination Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12 Used With Tune: MORECAMBE
Spirit of God, Who Dwells Within my Heart
Glory be to God on high
Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 136 hymnals Lyrics: ... forgiven, Man, the well-beloved of Heaven. 2 Sovereign Father, heavenly ... to sing; Glad Thine attributes confess, Glorious all, and numberless. 3 ... Father’s only Son; Lamb of God, for sinners slain, Saviour ... pray Take, O take our sins away! 6 Hear, for Thou ... Topics: Worship Praise and Thanksgiving; Trinity Sunday Used With Tune: GOTT SEY DANK DURCH ALLE WEIT
Glory be to God on high
O Jesus, King of Glory
Author: Martin Behm; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 27 hymnals Lyrics: 1. O Jesus, king of glory, Both David’s Lord ... decked with beauty, With rays of glorious light; Thy works proclaim ... from my bitter foes, From sin and death and Satan; Free ... sin and all false doctrine Forever from me far. Help me confess ... Used With Tune: VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN Text Sources: Centuria precationum rhythmicarum (Wittenberg, Germany: 1606); Translation in Chorale Book for England , 1863, number 37, alt.
O Jesus, King of Glory
Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God
Author: John J. Overholt; Johannes Huss, burnt 1415 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God (Jesus Christus, Gottes Sohn) Lyrics: God's own Son; Confess Him, too, by mouth ... the Christ, the Son of God, When bodily ... rest? We find but sin in us anew; ... Topics: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; The Church Hymns of Martyrs (Ausbund) Scripture: Acts 1:4-5 Used With Tune: LOB SEI DEM ALLMÄCHTIGEN Text Sources: the 16th Century Anabaptist Ausbund, Hymn No. 38, from
Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God
Friend of Sinners
Author: Henry L. Morehouse Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 19 hymnals First Line: Friend of sinners, hear my plea Refrain First Line: Cleanse and clothe this heart of mine Lyrics: ... Friend of sinners, hear my plea, God be merciful to me; Sinful ... Cleanse and clothe this heart of mine With Thy righteousness divine ... receive; Freely with my mouth confess Thee, my Lord, my ... have done; Heart and tongue confess again, Thine the glory, ... Used With Tune: DALMATIA Text Sources: Examiner , then in Good as Gold by Robert Lowry and W. Howard Doane (New York: Biglow & Main, 1880)
Friend of Sinners
Now are we Sons of God!
Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: ... Now are we Sons of God! Nor doth it ... yet appear, What Heights of Bliss, thro' Jesu's ... above; As him, from Sin and Satan free, As ... that which doth appear Of us, or can be ... In him, as free from Sin, we're known, His ... 8 In him we now confess, We are the Lord' ... Scripture: John 3:2
Now are we Sons of God!
O Lord, While We Confess
Author: Mary B. Peters Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 32 hymnals First Line: O Lord, while we confess the worth Lyrics: 1 O Lord, while we confess the worth Of this the outward seal ... to each fleshly lust; Newness of life our calling now, A ... , who now partake Of resurrection life, With every sin, for Thy dear ... , We’d walk as sons of God; Baptized in Thine, we ... Scripture: Romans 6:4 Used With Tune: ST. AGNES
O Lord, While We Confess
In Grief and Fear
Author: William Bullock, b. 1798 Appears in 31 hymnals First Line: In grief and fear to Thee, O Lord Topics: Seasons, Days, Services National Repentance and Confession of Sin Scripture: Psalm 51:3 Used With Tune: DUNDEE
In Grief and Fear
God of mercy! God of grace!
Appears in 189 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God of mercy! God of grace! Hear our penitential songs; Oh, restore Thy suppliant race, Thou to whom our praise belongs! 2 Deep regret for follies past, Talents wasted, time misspent; Hearts debased by worldly cares, Thankless for the blessings lent; 3 ... Topics: Confession of Sin
God of mercy! God of grace!
Circumcision no figure of Water Baptism
Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: What think you my friends of the preaching of John Lyrics: ... think you my friends of the preaching of John, Was it from ... hear him declaring glad tidings of peace, Proclaiming a jubilee year ... Abraham's heirs; The children of Abraham's natural seed, Found ... things, We find him baptising confessing their sins. 6 He tells them ...
Circumcision no figure of Water Baptism
Jesus Will Save
Author: Jas. D. Vaughan Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: When I with sin was all defiled Refrain First Line: Oh, plunge beneath the crimson flood Lyrics: 1 When I with sin was all defiled, And sinking ... crimson flood, And wash thy sins away; For thee the Saviour ... . 2 The joy the bliss of that glad hour, No mortal ... near, And did my guilt confess; He saw the penetential tear ... Used With Tune: [When I with sin was all defiled]
Jesus Will Save
Sin is the fatal cause of woe
Appears in 6 hymnals Lyrics: ... take a view Of those who sin in every breath, ... The bitter, bitter fruits of sin, And make them roar ... shame, And freely they confess, The bitter pill was ... sad complaints." 7 When sin, that viper, you caress ... to meet, In pleasures sinful tasting sweet, But bid ...
Sin is the fatal cause of woe
Christ the Lord of his People
Appears in 41 hymnals First Line: Backsliders, who your mis'ry feel Lyrics: 5 Backsliders, who your mis'ry feel, Attend your Saviour's call; Return, he'll your backslidings heal; O crown him Lord of all, 6 Tho' crimson sin increase your guilt, And painful is your thrall; For broken hearts his blood was spilt; O crown him Lord of ... Topics: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 13
Christ the Lord of his People
Jesus sinners doth receive!
Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: ... sorrowing hear it; Though in sin and shame they grieve, ... draw near, All my sinfullness confessing; Saviour, my petition hear, ... brightness Through the merit of Thy blood Scarlet sins are turned to ... my release, And my every sin remitted. Naught remains my soul ... Topics: The Gospel Call; Christ Receives Sinners; Forgiveness of Sin Used With Tune: JESUS CHRIST, MY SURE DEFENCE
Jesus sinners doth receive!
Go Forth
Author: Viola Rich Smith Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Go forth! Go forth in mercy to reveal him Lyrics: transforming lives of sin To glorious ... find release From sin's dominion wild ... Topics: The Christian Life Christian Mission and Concern; Responses to God Commitment; The Christian Life Affirmation and Truth; The Christian Life Comfort and Healing; The Christian Life Confession, Mercy, Forgiveness; The Christian Life Discipleship, Service, and Mission; The Christian Life Salvation; Useful Musical Types Descants Scripture: Acts 1:8 Used With Tune: CRUSADES-MANILA
Go Forth
God, Be Merciful to Me
Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 43 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God, be merciful to me; on your grace I rest my plea. My transgressions I confess; grief and guilt my soul oppress. Wash me, make me pure within; cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin. 2 I have sinned against your grace and provoked you to your face. I ... Topics: Confession of Sin Scripture: Psalm 51 Used With Tune: REDHEAD 76 Text Sources: Psalter, 1912, alt.
God, Be Merciful to Me
Original and actual Sin confessed
Appears in 217 hymnals First Line: Lord, I am vile, conceiv'd in sin Lyrics: 1 Lord, I am vile, conceiv'd in sin, And born unholy and unclean; Sprung from the man whose guilty fall Corrupts the race, and taints us all. 2 Soon as we draw our infant breath, The seeds of sin grow up for death; Thy law demands a perfect heart; But we' ... Topics: Confession of sin, repentance, and pardon; Confession of sin, repentance, and pardon Scripture: Psalm 51
Original and actual Sin confessed
Psalm 32: Your Love, O Lord
Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven Refrain First Line: Your love, O Lord, for ever will I sing Lyrics: I said, "I will confess my transgression to ... forgiven the guilt of my sin. [Refrain] ... for ever will I sing. Your love, O ... Topics: Confession (of sin) Used With Tune: [Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven] Text Sources: The Book of Common Prayer
Psalm 32: Your Love, O Lord
Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
Author: John Newton Appears in 709 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare, Jesus loves to answer prayer; He Himself has bid thee pray, Therefore will not say thee nay. 2 With my burden I begin:-- Lord! remove this load of sin; Let thy blood for sinners spilt, Set my conscience free from guilt. 3 ... Topics: Confession of Sin Used With Tune: INNOCENTS
Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
I Surrender All
Author: J. W. Van DeVenter Appears in 341 hymnals First Line: All to Jesus, I surrender Refrain First Line: I surrender all, I surrender all Topics: Confession—of Sin Used With Tune: SURRENDER
I Surrender All
Jesus, Save Me Now
Author: E. A. H. Appears in 12 hymnals First Line: Lord, my heart is bruised and bleeding Refrain First Line: All my guilt and sin confessing Used With Tune: [Lord, my heart is bruised and bleeding]
Jesus, Save Me Now
No, not despairinglyly come I to Thee
Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4 Appears in 103 hymnals Topics: Confession of Sin; Repentance and Confession of Sin; Sin Confession of, Contrition for, Conviction of Used With Tune: KEDRON
No, not despairinglyly come I to Thee
O for a closer walk with God
Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,368 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O for a closer walk with God, a calm and heavenly frame, a light to shine upon the road that leads me to the Lamb. 2 Where is the blessedness I knew when first I saw the Lord? Where is the soul-refreshing view of Jesus and his word? 3 What peaceful hours ... Topics: Confession of Sin Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10 Used With Tune: CAITHNESS
O for a closer walk with God
And Can It Be
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 286 hymnals First Line: And can it be that I should gain Refrain First Line: Amazing love! How can it be Lyrics: 1 And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Savior's blood? Died he for me, who caused his pain– for me, who caused his bitter death? Amazing love! How can it be that you, my Lord, should die for me? Refrain: Amazing love! How can it be that you, ... Topics: Confession of Sin Scripture: Romans 8:1 Used With Tune: SAGINA
And Can It Be
Beneath the Cross of Jesus
Author: Elizabeth Cecilia Douglas Clephane Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 523 hymnals Lyrics: ... my stand, the shadow of a mighty Rock within a ... the very dying form of One who suffered there ... two wonders I confess, the wonders of redeeming love and ... other sunshine than the sunshine of his face; content to ... gain nor loss; my sinful self my only shame, ... Topics: Jesus Christ His Death; Abiding in Christ; Christ Cross of; Christ Refuge; Faith In Christ Scripture: Isaiah 32:2 Used With Tune: ST. CHRISTOPHER
Beneath the Cross of Jesus
I need thee, precious Jesus
Author: F. Whitfield Appears in 304 hymnals Topics: Confession of Sin Used With Tune: ST. CHRISTOPHER
I need thee, precious Jesus
Now Greet the Swiftly Changing Year
Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda, b. 1919 Meter: 8.8.8.6 Appears in 19 hymnals Lyrics: Another year of grace. 2 ... joy and penitence sincere. Rejoice! ... Topics: New Year Used With Tune: SIXTH NIGHT Text Sources: Slovak, 17th cent.
Now Greet the Swiftly Changing Year
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