318. Lord, we confess our numerous faults

1 Lord, we confess our numerous faults,
How great our guilt has been:
Foolish and vain were all our thoughts,
And all our lives were sin.

2 But, O my soul, forever praise,
Forever love His Name,
Who turns thy feet from dangerous ways
Of folly, sin, and shame.

3 ’Tis not by works of righteousness
Which our own hands have done;
But we are saved by sovereign grace
Abounding through His Son.

4 ’Tis through the purchase of His death
Who hung upon the tree,
The Spirit is sent down to breathe
On such dry bones as we.

5 Raised from the dead we live anew;
And justified by grace,
We shall appear in glory too,
And see our Father’s face.

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First Line: Lord, we confess our numerous faults
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1870
Topic: Confession of Sin; Faith: Justification by; Forgiveness: Of Sin (3 more...)
Notes: Author from index: Watts
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