A Selection of Psalms with occasional hymns (Charleston hymnal) ‎#H.XXII

H.XXII. Wherewith shall I approach the Lord

1 Wherewith shall I approach the Lord,
And bow before his throne?
Or how procure his kind regard,
And for my guilt atone?

2 Shall alters flame, and victims bleed,
And spicy fumes ascend?
Will these relieve in time of need,
And make my God my friend?

3 Oh! no, my soul, 'twere fruitless all,
Such off'rings are in vain;
No fatlings from the field or stall
His favour can obtain.

4 Justice to men 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Wherewith shall I approach the Lord
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Topic: Holy Communion

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