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My former hopes are fled

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #264 (1828) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Penitence of the awakened sinner Penitence Lyrics: 1 My former hopes are fled, My terror now begins; I feel, alas! that I am dead In trespasses and sins. 2 Ah, whither shall I fly? I hear the thunder roar; The law proclaims destruction nigh, And vengeance at the door. 3 when I review my ways, I dread impending doom; But sure a friendly whisper says, "Flee from the wrath to come." 4 I see, or think I see, A glimm'ring from afar; A beam of day that sines for me, To save me from despair. 5 Forerunner of the sun, It marks the pilgrim's way; I'll gaze upon it while I run, And watch the rising day.

O for that tenderness of heart

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #250 (1828) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Penitence of the awakened sinner Prayer for penitence Lyrics: 1 O for that tenderness of heart Which bows before the Lord, Acknowledges how just thou art, And trembles at thy word! 2 O for those humble contrite tears Which from repentance flow, That consciousness of guilt, which fears The long suspended blow! 3 Saviour, to me in pity give The sensible distress, The pledge thou wilt at last receive, And bid me die in peace! 4 Wilt from the dreadful day remove Before the evil come, My spirit hide with saints above, My body in the tomb. Scripture: 2 Kings 22:19

Lord! shed a beam of heavenly day

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #251 (1828) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Penitence of the awakened sinner Prayer for penitence Lyrics: 1 Lord! shed a beam of heavenly day To melt this stubborn stone away: Now thaw, with rays of love divine, This heart--this frozen heart of mine. 2 The rocks can rend; the earth can quake; The seas can roar; the mountains shake; Of feeling all things show some sign, But this unfeeling heart of mine. 3 To hear the sorrow thou hast felt, What but an adamant would melt? Goodness and wrath, in vain combine To move this stupid heart of mine. 4 But One can yet perform the deed; The One in all his grace I need; Thy Spirit can from dross refine, And melt this stubborn heart of mine. 5 Oh, Breath of Life, breathe on my soul! On me let streams of mercy roll: Now thaw with rays of love divine This heart, this frozen heart of mine.

O that I could repent!

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #252 (1828) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Penitence of the awakened sinner Prayer for penitence Lyrics: 1 O that I could repent! O that I could believe Thou, by thy voice the marble rent, The rock in sunder cleave! Thou, by thy two-edg'd sword, My soul and spirit part; Strike with the hammer of thy word, And break my stubborn heart. 2 Saviour and Prince of peace, The double grace bestow; Unloose the bands of wickedness, And let the captive go: Grant me my sins to feel, And then the load remove:-- Wound, and pour in, my wounds to heal, The balm of pard'ning love. 3 For thine own mercy's sake, The hindrance now remove, And into thy protection take The pris'ner of thy love: In every trying hour, Stand by my feeble soul, And screen me from my nature's power, Till thou hast made me whole. 4 This is thy will, I know, That I should holy be; Should let my sins this moment go, This moment turn to thee: O might I now embrace Thine all-sufficient power! And never more to sin give place, And never grieve thee more.

O for a glance of heav'nly day

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #253 (1828) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Penitence of the awakened sinner Prayer for penitence Lyrics: 1 O for a glance of heav'nly day, To take this stubborn heart away; And thaw with beams of love divine This heart, this frozen heart of mine! 2 The rocks can rend; the earth can quake; The seas can roar; the mountains shake; Of feeling all things show some sign, But this unfeeling heart of mine. 3 To hear the sorrows thou hast felt, O Lord, an adamant would melt; but I can read each moving line, And nothing moves this heart of mine. 4 Thy judgments too, unmov'd I hear, (Amazing thought!) which devils fear, Goodness and wrath in vain combine, To stir this stupid heart of mine. 5 Eternal Spirit! mighty God! Apply to me the Saviour's blood 'Tis his rich blood and his alone, Can move and melt this heart of stone. Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Lord, I am vile, conceiv'd in sin

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #254 (1828) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Penitence of the awakened sinner Penitence Lyrics: 1 Lord, I am vile, conceiv'd in sin; And born unholy and unclean; Sprung from the man whose guilty fall Corrupts the race, and taints us all. 2 Soon as we draw our infant breath, The seeds of sin grow up for death; Thy law demands a perfect heart, But we're defil'd in every part. 3 [Great God, create my heart anew, And form my spirit pure and true; O make me wise betimes to spy My danger and my remedy.] 4 Behold, I fall before thy face; My only refuge is thy grace: No outward forms can make me clean; The leprosy lies deep within. 5 No bleeding bird, nor bleeding beast, Nor hyssop branch, nor sprinkling priest, Nor running brook, nor flood, nor sea, Can wash the dismal stain away. 6 Jesus, my God, thy blood alone Hath power sufficient to atone; Thy blood can make me white as snow; No Jewish types could cleanse me so. 7 While guilt disturbs and breaks my peace, Nor flesh, nor soul hath rest or ease; Lord, let me hear thy pardoning voice, And make my broken bones rejoice.

The Lord will happiness divine

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #255 (1828) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Penitence of the awakened sinner Penitence Lyrics: 1 The Lord will happiness divine On contrite hearts bestow; Then tell me, gracious God! is mine A contrite heart or no? 2 I hear, but seem to hear in vain, Insensible as steel; If ought is felt, 'tis only pain To find I cannot feel. 3 I sometimes think myself inclin'd To love thee, if I could; But often feel another mind, Averse to all that's good. 4 My best desires are faint and few, I fain would strive for more; But when I cry, "My strength renew," Seem weaker than before. 5 Thy saints are comforted, I know And love thy house of pray'r; I sometimes go where others go, But find no comfort there. 6 Oh, make this heart rejoice or ache;— Decide this doubt for me; And, if it be not broken, break— And heal it, if it be. Scripture: Isaiah 57:15

God of mercy! God of grace!

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #258 (1828) Meter: Irregular Topics: Penitence of the awakened sinner Penitence Lyrics: 1 God of mercy! God of grace! Hear our sad repentant songs. O restore thy suppliant race, Thou to whom all grace belongs! 2 Deep regret for follies past, Talents wasted, time mispent; Hearts debas'd by worldly cares, Thankless for the blessings lent; 3 Foolish fears and fond desires, Vain regrets for things as vain; Lips too seldom taught to praise, Oft to murmur and complain; 4 These, and ev'ry secret fault, Fill'd with grief and shame we own. Humbled at thy feet we lie, Seeking pardon from thy throne. 5 God of mercy! God of love! Hear our sad repentant songs. O restore thy suppliant race, Thou, to whom all grace belongs!

With tears of anguish I lament

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #259 (1828) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Penitence of the awakened sinner Penitence Lyrics: 1 With tears of anguish I lament, Here at thy feet, my God, My passion, pride, and discontent, And vile ingratitude. 2 Sure there was ne'er a heart so base, So false as mine has been; So faithless to its promises, So prone to every sin! 3 My reason tells me thy commands Are holy, just, and true; Tells me whate'er my God demands Is his most righteous due. 4 Reason I hear, her counsels weigh, And all her words approve; But still i find it hard t'obey, And harder yet to love. 5 How long, dear Saviour, shall I feel These strugglings in my breast? When wilt thou bow my stubborn will, And give my conscience rest? 6 Break, sov'reign grace, O break the charm, And set the captive free: Reveal, Almighty God, thine arm, And haste to rescue me.

Alas, alas, how blind I've been

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #261 (1828) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Penitence of the awakened sinner Penitence Lyrics: 1 Alas, alas how blind I've been, How little of myself I've seen! Sportive I sail'd the sensual tide, Thoughtless of God, whom I defy'd. 2 Oft have I heard of heav'n, and hell, Where bliss and wo eternal dwell; But mock'd the threats of truth divine, And scorn'ed the place where angels shine. 3 My heart has long refus'd the blood Of Jesus, the descending God; And guilty passion boldly broke The holy law which heav'n had spoke. 4 Th'alluring world control'd my choice; When conscience spoke, I hush'd its voice; Securely laugh'd along the road, Which hapless millions first had trod. 5 But now, th'Almighty God comes near And fills my soul with awful fear-- Perhaps I sink to endless pain, Nor hear the voice of joy again.