1. LORD Jesus Christ, in Thee alone
My only hope on earth I place;
For other comforter is none,
No help have I but in Thy grace.
There is no man nor creature here,
No angel in the heavenly sphere,
Who at my need can succor me;
I cry to Thee.
For Thou canst end my misery.
2. My sin is very sore and great,
I mourn beneath its horrid load;
O free ine from this heavy weight,
My saviour, through Thy precious blood; -
And with Thy Father for me plead
That Thou hast suffered in my stead;
From me the burden then is rolled;
Lord, I lay hold
On Thy dear promises of old.
3. And of Thy mercy now bestow
True Christian faith on me, O Lord!
That all the sweetness I may know
Which in Thy holy cross is stored,
Love Thee o'er earthly pride or pelf,
And love my neighbor as myself;
And when at last is come my end,
Be Thou my friend,
From all assaults my soul defend.
4. Glory to God in highest heaven,
The Father of eternal love;
To His dear Son for sinners given,
Whose watchful grace we daily prove;
To God the Holy Ghost on high:
O ever be His comfort nigh,
And teach us, free from sin and fear,
To please Him here,
And serve Him in the sinless sphere!
1. "JESUS sinners doth receive!"
O may all this saying ponder,
Who in sin's delusions live,
And from God and heaven wander:
This alone sure hope can give
"Jesus sinners doth receive!"
3. We deserved but grief and shame,
Yet His words, rich grace revealing,
Pardon, peace, and life proclaim;
Here their ills have perfect healing
Who with humble hearts believe
"Jesus sinners doth receive!"
3. Sheep that from the fold did stray
Every faithful shepherd seeketh;
Weary souls that lost their way
Christ the Shepherd seeks and taketh
In His arms, that they may live
"Jesus sinners doth receive!"
4. Come, ye wanderers, one and all,
Come, ye all have invitation;
Come, obey His gracious call,
Come and take His free salvation;
Come, this cheerful word believe -
"Jesus sinners doth receive!"
5. I, a sinner, come to Thee,
Lord, relieve me of my burden,
Saviour, grant to me Thy pardon,
Let this word my soul relieve
"Jesus sinners doth receive!"
6. Henceforth I need fear no foe;
Though as scarlet my transgression,
It shall be as white as snow
By the virtue of Thy passion,
For in this word I believe
"Jesus sinners doth receive!"
7. Now my conscience is at ease,
Now I fear no condemnation:
Christ, who grants me full release,
Cancels every obligation;
For in faith to Him I cleave
"Jesus sinners doth receive!"
8. "Jesus sinners doth receive!"
He received me too; hence never
I shall perish, but shall live
With my Lord in heaven forever,
When this sinful world I leave,
"Jesus sinners doth receive!"
1. LORD, to Thee I make confession,
I have sinned and gone astray,
I have multiplied transgression,
Chosen for myself my way.
Forced at last to see my errors,
Lord, I tremble at Thy terrors.
2. But from Thee how can I hide me,
Thou, O God, art everywhere;
Refuge from Thee is denied me
Or by land or sea or air;
Nor death's darkness can enfold me,
So that Thou shouldst not behold me.
3. Yet though conscience' voice appall me,
Father, I will seek Thy face;
Though Thy child I dare not call me,
Yet receive me to Thy grace;
Do not for my sins forsake me,
Let not yet Thy wrath o'ertake me.
4. For Thy Son hath suffered for me,
And His blood He shed for sin;
That can heal me and restore me,
Quench this burning fire within;
"T is alone His cross can vanquish
These dark fears, and soothe this anguish.
5. Then on Him I cast my burden,
Sink it in the depths below.
Let me feel Thy gracious pardon,
Wash me, make me white as snow.
Let Thy Spirit leave me never,
Make me only Thine forever!
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