The Lamentation of a sinner

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1 O Lord, turn not thy face from me,
who lie in woeful state,
lamenting all my sinful life
before thy mercy-gate.

2 A gate which opens wide to those
that do lament their sin;
shut not that gate against me, Lord,
but let me enter in.

3 And call me not to strict account
how I have sojourned here;
for then my guilty conscience knows
how vile I shall appear.

4 Mercy, good Lord, mercy I ask;
this is my humble prayer;
for mercy, Lord is all my suit:
O let thy mercy spare.

Source: CPWI Hymnal #111

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Author: John Marckant

Marckant, John, fl. 1562; one of contributors to the Sternhold & Hopkins metrical psalter of 1562; inducted vicar of Clacton-Magna 1559; Vicar of Shopland, Essex 1563-8. LOC Name Authority Files… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: O Lord, turn not away Thy face
Title: The Lamentation of a sinner
Author: John Marckant (1562)
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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The Cyber Hymnal #5158
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American Hymns Old and New #23

American Hymns Old and New #23
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CPWI Hymnal #111

CPWI Hymnal #111
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The Cyber Hymnal #5158

The Cyber Hymnal #5158
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