218b. Holy Fear, and Tenderness of Conscience

1 With my whole heart I've sought thy face,
Oh let me never stray
From thy commands, O God of grace,
Nor tread the sinner's way.

2 Thy word I've hid within my heart,
To keep my conscience clean,
And be an everlasting guard
From every rising sin.

3 I'm a companion of the saints,
Who fear and love the Lord;
My sorrows rise, my nature faints,
When men transgress thy word.

4 While sinners do thy gospel wrong,
My spirit stands in awe;
My soul abhors a lying tongue,
But loves thy righteous law.

5 My heart with sacred reverence hears
The threatenings of thy word;
My flesh with holy trembling fears
The judgments of the Lord.

6 My God, I long, I hope, I wait
For thy salvation still;
While thy whole law is my delight,
And I obey thy will.

Text Information
First Line: With my whole heart I've sought thy face
Title: Holy Fear, and Tenderness of Conscience
Language: English
Publication Date: 1786
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Counsel and Support form God; Law of God: Delight in in; Persecutors: punished (2 more...)
Notes: Thirteenth Part
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