Author: Benjamin Beddome, 1717-1795 Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #16241 Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Base tempter, hence depart Lyrics:
1 Base tempter, hence depart,
The dreadful charge withdraw;
Too true indeed, I’ve often sinned,
But Christ has kept the law.
2 Shouldst thou with crimes accuse,
The guilty charge I own;
But trust the promise and the grace
Of God’s incarnate Son.
3 That boundless grace and love,
Which thou shalt never share,
Is the foundation of my hope,
A refuge from despair.
4 Enhanced as is my guilt,
Couldst thou increase the score,
I’d fly the swifter to the cross,
And watch and pray the more.
Languages: English Tune Title: GREENWOOD
Base Tempter, Hence Depart