140b. Penitential Prayers

1 God be merciful to me,
On Thy grace I rest my plea;
Plenteous in compassion Thou,
Blot out my transgressions now;
Wash me, make me pure within,
Cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin.

2 My transgressions I confess,
Grief and guilt my soul oppress;
I have sinned against Thy grace
And provoked Thee to Thy face;
I confess Thy judgment just,
Speechless, I Thy mercy trust.

3 I am evil, born in sin;
Thou desirest truth within.
Thou alone my Saviour art,
Teach Thy wisdom to my heart;
Make me pure, Thy grace bestow,
Wash me whiter than the snow.

4 Broken, humbled to the dust
By Thy wrath and judgment just,
Let my contrite heart rejoice
And in gladness hear Thy voice;
From my sins O hide Thy face,
Blot them out in boundless grace.

Text Information
First Line: God be merciful to me
Title: Penitential Prayers
Meter: 7s
Language: English
Publication Date: 1912
Scripture:
Topic: Aspirations: For Grace; Aspirations: For Holiness; Aspirations: For the Holy Spirit (44 more...)
Tune Information
Name: TOPLADY
Composer: Thomas Hastings
Meter: 7s
Key: B♭ Major



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