A Selection of Hymns ‎#XCIX

XCIX. O that I knew where I might find him; or, sins and Sorrows laid before God

1 O that I knew the secret place
Where I might find my God!
I'd spread my wants before his face,
And pour my woes abroad.

2 I'd tell him how my sins arise,
What sorrows I sustain;
How grace decays, and comfort dies,
And leaves my heart in pain.

3 He knows what arguments I'd take
To wrestle with my God;
I'd plead for his own mercy's sake,
And for my Savior's blood.

4 My God will pity my complaints,
And heal my broken bones;
He takes the meaning of his saints,
The language of their groans.

5 Arise, my soul, from deep distress,
And banish every fear;
He calls thee to his throne of grace,
To spread thy sorrows there.

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• First Line: O that I knew the secret place
• Title: O that I knew where I might find him; or, sins and Sorrows laid before God
• Author: Watts
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Job 23:3-4
• Topic: Scripture Doctrines and Blessings: Communion with God; Communion with Christ: Desired; Sin and sorrow laid before God; Sorrow laid before God
• Source: Dr. Watts's Sermons

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