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O GOD! to whom Revenge belongs

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P94a (1766) Topics: Afflicted of Saints and Sinners different; Saints chastised and Sinner destroyed Lyrics: 1 O GOD! to whom Revenge belongs, Proclaim thy Wrath aloud; Let sov'reign Pow'r redress our Wrongs, Let Justice smite the Proud. 2 They say, The Lord nor sees nor hears; When will the Fools be wise? Can he be deaf, who form'd their Ears? Or blind, who made their Eyes? 3 He knows their impious Thoughts are vain, And they shall feel his Pow'r; His Wrath shall pierce their Souls with Pain In some surprising Hour. 4 But if thy Saints deserve Rebuke, Thou hast a gentler Rod; Thy Providences and thy Book Shall make them know their GOD. 5 Blest is the Man thy Hands chastise, And to his Duty draw; Thy Scourges make thy Children wise When they forget thy Law. 6 But GOD will ne'er cast off his Saints, Nor his own Promise break; He pardons his Inheritance For their Redeemer's Sake. Scripture: Psalm 94:1-2 Languages: English

Alas, and did my Saviour bleed

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #235 (1997) Topics: Sin / Sinner Lyrics: 1 Alas, and did my Saviour bleed, and did my Sovereign die? Would he devote that sacred head for sinners such as I? 2 Was it for sins that I have done he groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity, grace unknown, and love beyond degree! 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide, and shut its glories in, when Christ the great redeemer died for fallen creatures' sin. 4 I, too, in shame would hide my face, while that dread cross appears; dissolve my heart in thankfulness and melt mine eyes to tears. 5 But drops of grief can ne'er repay the debt of love I owe; here, Lord, I give myself away; 'tis all that I can do. Scripture: Luke 23:44-45 Languages: English Tune Title: MARTYRDOM

Now is th' accepted time

Hymnal: The Book of Worship #264 (1867) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Man a Sinner Invited Lyrics: 1 Now is th’accepted time, Now is the day of grace Now, sinners, come without delay, And seek the Saviour’s face. 2 Now is th’accepted time, The Saviour calls to-day; To-morrow, it may be too late; Then why should you delay? 3 Now is th’accepted time, The Gospel bids you come; And every promise in His word, Declares there yet is room. 4 Lord, draw reluctant souls, And feast them with Thy love; Then will the angels swiftly fly To bear the news above. Languages: English

Come, my soul, thy suit prepare

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #265 (1828) Meter: Irregular Topics: Penitence of the awakened sinner Penitence Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare, Jesus loves to answer pray'r; He himself has bid thee pray, Rise and ask without delay. 2 With my burden I begin, Lord! remove this load of sin! Let thy blood for sinners spilt, Set my conscience free from guilt. 3 Lord! I come to thee for rest, Take possession of my breast; There thy sov'reign right maintain, And without a rival reign. 4 Show me what I have to do, Ev'ry hour my strength renew; Let me live a life of faith, Let me live the people's death.

Seek, my soul, the narrow gate

Hymnal: The Book of Worship #279 (1867) Topics: Man a Sinner Warned and Entreated Lyrics: 1 Seek, my soul, the narrow gate, Enter ere it be too late; Many ask to enter there When too late to offer prayer. 2 God from mercy's seat shall rise, And for ever bar the skies: Then though sinners cry without, He will say, "I know you not." 3 Mournfully will they exclaim; "Lord, we have professed Thy Name; We have ate with Thee, and heard Heavenly teaching in Thy word." 4 Vain, alas! will be their plea, Workers of iniquity; Sad their everlasting lot; Christ will say, "I know you not." Languages: English

So did the Hebrew prophet raise

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #281 (1835) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Sinner and saint's portion Lyrics: So did the Hebrew prophet raise The brazen serpent high, The wounded felt immediate ease, The camp forbore to die. "Look upward in the dying hour, And live," the prophet cries; But Christ performs a nobler cure, When Faith lifts up her eyes. High on the cross the Savior hung, High in the heav'ns he reigns: Here sinners by th' old serpent stung Look, and forget their pains. When God's own Son is lifted up, A dying world revives; The Jew beholds the glorious hope, Th' expiring Gentile lives. Scripture: John 3:14-16 Languages: English

The Accepted Time

Hymnal: The Book of Worship #290 (1867) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Man a Sinner Warned and Entreated First Line: While life prolongs its precious light Lyrics: 1 While life prolongs its precious light, Mercy is found, and peace is given; But soon, ah, soon, approaching night Shall blot out every hope of heaven. 2 While God invites, how blest the day! How sweet the gospel’s charming sound! "Come sinners, haste, oh haste away, While yet a pardoning God is found. 3 "Soon, borne on time’s most rapid wing Shall death command you to the grave, Before His bar your spirits bring, And none be found to hear or save. 4 And in that land of deep despair, No Sabbath’s heavenly light shall rise,-- No God regard your bitter prayer, No Saviour call you to the skies." 5 No wonders to the dead are shown, (The wonders of redeeming love;) No voice His glorious truth makes known, Nor sings the bliss of climes above. 6 Silence, and solitude, and gloom In those forgetful realms appear; Deep sorrows fill the dismal tomb, And hope shall never enter there. Languages: English

Come, my soul, Thy suit prepare

Hymnal: The Book of Worship #303 (1867) Topics: Man a Sinner Penitent Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, Thy suit prepare, Jesus loves to answer prayer; He himself has bid thee pray, Rise and ask without delay. 2 With my burden I begin; Lord! remove this load of sin! Let Thy blood, for sinners spilt, Set my conscience free from guilt. 3 Lord! I come to Thee for rest; Take possession of my breast; There Thy sovereign right maintain, And without a rival reign. 4 Show me what I have to do, Every hour my strength renew; Let me live a life of faith, Let me die thy people's death. Languages: English

How sad our state by nature is!

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #306 (1828) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Salvation through Jesus Christ The sinner trusting in Christ for salvation Lyrics: 1 How sad our state by nature is! Our sin how deep it stains! And satan binds our captive minds Fast in his slavish chains. 2 But there's a voice of sovereign grace Sounds from the sacred word, "Ho, ye despairing sinners, come, And trust upon the Lord." 3 My soul obeys th'almighty call, And runs to this relief; I would believe thy promise, Lord, Oh! help my unbelief. 4 To the dear fountain of thy blood, Incarnate God, I fly, Here let me wash my spotted soul, From crimes of deepest dye. 5 Stretch out thine arm, victorious King, My reigning sins subdue, Drive the old dragon from his seat, With all his hellish crew. 6 A guilty, weak, and helpless worm, On thy kind arms I fall: Be thou my strength and righteousness, My Jesus and my all.

Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #364 (1997) Topics: Sin / Sinner First Line: Approach, my soul, the mercy seat Lyrics: 1 Approach, my soul, the mercy seat, where Jesus answers prayer; there humbly fall before his feet, for none can perish there. 2 Thy promise is my only plea; with this I venture nigh: thou callest burdened souls to thee, and such, O Lord, am I. 3 Bowed down beneath a load of sin, by Satan sorely pressed, by war without and fears within, I come to thee for rest. 4 Be thou my shield and hiding-place, that, sheltered near thy side, I may my fierce accuser face, and tell him thou hast died. 5 O wondrous love! to bleed and die, to bear the cross and shame, that guilty sinners, such as I, might plead thy gracious name. Scripture: Psalm 33:20 Languages: English Tune Title: BALERMA

Infinite love! what precious stores

Author: Jared Waterbury Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #367 (1886) Topics: The Sinner Christ the Way of Life Lyrics: 1 Infinite Love! what precious stores Thy mercy has prepared for us! The costliest gems, the richest ores, Could never have endowed us thus. 2 But thy soft hand, O gracious Lord, Can draw from suffering souls the sting; And thy rich bounty to our board Can bread for hungering sinners bring. 3 How rich the grace! the gift how free! 'Tis only "ask," it shall be given; "Tis only "knock," and thou shalt see The opening door that leads to heaven. 4 O then arise, and take the good, So full and freely proffered thee, Remembering that it cost the blood Of Him who died on Calvary. Tune Title: MISSIONARY CHANT

How sad our state by nature is

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #371 (1886) Topics: The Sinner Christ the Way of Life Lyrics: 1 How sad our state by nature is; Our sin how deep it stains! And Satan holds our captive minds Fast in his slavish chains. 2 But there's a voice of sovereign grace, Sounds from the sacred word; "Ho! ye despairing sinners, come! And trust a pardoning Lord." 3 My soul obeys the almighty call, And runs to this relief; I would believe thy promise, Lord; O, help my unbelief! 4 A guilty, weak, and helpless worm, In thy kind arms I fall; Be thou my Strength and Righteousness, My Saviour and my All. Tune Title: MELODY

Plunged in a gulf of dark despair

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #375 (1886) Topics: The Sinner Christ the Way of Life Lyrics: 1 Plunged in a gulf of dark despair, We wretched sinners lay, Without one cheering beam of hope, Or spark of glimmering day. 2 With pitying eyes the Prince of grace Beheld our helpless grief: He saw, and, O amazing love! He came to our relief. 3 Down from the shining courts above, With joyful haste he sped, Entered the grave in mortal flesh, And dwelt among the dead. 4 O for this love let rocks and hills Their lasting silence break; And all harmonious human tongues, The Saviour's praises speak. Tune Title: MONSON

Come hither, all ye weary souls

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #392 (1886) Topics: The Sinner Warning and Invitation Lyrics: 1 Come hither, all ye weary souls; Ye heavy-laden sinners, come; I'll give you rest from all your toils, And raise you to my heavenly home. 2 They shall find rest who learn of me; I'm of a meek and lowly mind; But passion rages like the sea, And pride is restless as the wind. 3 Blest is the man whose shoulders take My yoke, and bear it with delight; My yoke is easy to his neck, My grace shall make the burden light. 4 Jesus, we come at thy command; With faith, and hope, and humble zeal, Resign our spirits to thy hand, To mold and guide us at thy will. Tune Title: BERA

Behold a Stranger at the door!

Author: Joseph Grigg Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #393 (1886) Topics: The Sinner Warning and Invitation Lyrics: 1 Behold a Stranger at the door! He gently knocks, has knocked before, Has waited long, is waiting still; You treat no other friend so ill. 2 O, lovely attitude! he stands With melting heart and laden hands; O, matchless kindness! and he shows This matchless kindness to his foes. 3 But will he prove a friend indeed? He will, the very friend you need The Friend of sinners; yes, 'tis he, With garments dyed on Calvary. 4 Rise, touched with gratitude divine, Turn out his enemy and thine That soul-destroying monster, sin And let the heavenly Stranger in. 5 Admit him ere his anger burn; His feet, departed, ne'er return: Admit him, or the hour's at hand When at his door denied you'll stand. Tune Title: BERA

The Savior calls; let every ear

Author: Anne Steele Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #396 (1886) Topics: The Sinner Warning and Invitation Lyrics: 1 The Saviour calls; let every ear Attend the heavenly sound; Ye doubting souls, dismiss your fear, Hope smiles reviving round. 2 For every thirsty, longing heart, Here streams of bounty flow, And life, and health, and bliss impart, To banish mortal woe. 3 Ye sinners, come; 'tis mercy's voice; The gracious call obey: Mercy invites to heavenly joys, And can you yet delay? Tune Title: BALERMA

Depth of mercy! can there be

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #457 (1886) Topics: The Sinner Repentance and Acceptance Lyrics: 1 Depth of mercy! can there be Mercy still reserved for me? Can my God his wrath forbear? Me, the chief of sinners, spare? 2 I have long withstood his grace, Long provoked him to his face, Would not hearken to his calls, Grieved him by a thousand falls. 3 Now incline me to repent; Let me now my sins lament; Now my foul revolt deplore, Weep, believe, and sin no more. 4 There for me the Saviour stands, Shows his wounds and spreads his hands; God is love! I know, I feel; Jesus weeps, and loves me still. Tune Title: ALLETTA

O, how happy are they

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #469 (1886) Topics: The Sinner Repentance and Acceptance Lyrics: 1 O, how happy are they Who their Saviour obey, And have laid up their treasure above! Tongue can never express The sweet, comfort and peace Of a soul in its earliest love. 2 That sweet comfort is mine, Since the favor divine I received through the blood of the Lamb; Since my heart first believed, What a joy I've received, What a heaven in Jesus' dear name! 3 'Tis a heaven below My Redeemer to know; And the angels can do nothing more Than to fall at his feet, And the story repeat, And the Lover of sinners adore. 4 Jesus all the day long Is my joy and my song; O that all to this refuge might fly! He hath loved me, indeed, He did suffer and bleed, To redeem such a rebel as I. 5 On the wings of his love, I am carried above All my sin, and temptation, and pain; O, that all would believe, And by sin never grieve, And thus cause him to suffer again. Tune Title: CONVERT

Bread of the world

Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #551 (1997) Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Topics: Sin / Sinner First Line: Bread of the world, in mercy broken Lyrics: Bread of the world, in mercy broken, wine of the soul, in mercy shed, by whom the words of life were spoken, and in whose death our sins are dead: look on the heart by sorrow broken, look on the tears by sinners shed, and be thy feast to us the token that by thy grace our souls are fed. --- FRENCH - Pain vivant donné pour nos âmes, vin pour nos êtres répandu, paroles d'amour et de flammes, mort où l'espoir nous est rendu; vois notre destin misérable, les pleurs versés sur nos malheurs, nourris-nous à ta sainte table par ta bonté, par tes douleurs. Scripture: Psalm 51:17 Languages: English; French Tune Title: RENDEZ À DIEU

My thoughts on awful subjects roll

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #726 (1828) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Death of a Sinner Lyrics: 1 My thoughts on awful subjects roll, Damnation and the dead; What horrors seize the guilty soul Upon a dying bed! 2 Lingering about these mortal shores She makes a long delay, Till like a flood, with rapid force, Death sweeps the wretch away. 3 Then swift and dreadful she descends Down to the fiery coast, Amongst abominable fiends, Herself a frightful ghost. 4 There endless crowds of sinners lie, And darkness makes their chains; Tortur'd with keen despair they cry, Yet wait for fiercer pains. 5 Not all their anguish and their blood For their old guilt atones; Nor the compassion of a God Shall hearken to their groans. 6 Amazing grace, that kept my breath, Nor bid my soul remove, Till I had learn'd my Saviour's death, And well insur'd his love!

Psalm 50 Part 1

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.112 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Sinner and saint's portion First Line: The Lord, the Judge, before his throne Lyrics: The Lord, the Judge, before his throne Bids the whole earth draw nigh, The nations near the rising sun, And near the western sky. No more shall bold blasphemers say, "Judgment will ne'er begin;" No more abuse his long delay To impudence and sin. Throned on a cloud our God shall come, Bright flames prepare his way; Thunder and darkness, fire and storm, Lead on the dreadful day. Heav'n from above his call shall hear, Attending angels come, And earth and hell shall know and fear His justice and their doom. "But gather all my saints," he cries, "That made their peace with God By the Redeemer's sacrifice, And sealed it with his blood. "Their faith and works, brought forth to light Shall make the world confess, My sentence of reward is right, And heav'n adore my grace." Scripture: Psalm 50:1-6 Languages: English

Psalm 50 Part 2

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.113 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Sinner and saint's portion First Line: Thus saith the Lord, The spacious fields Lyrics: Thus saith the Lord, "The spacious fields, And flocks, and herds, are mine; O'er all the cattle of the hills I claim a right divine. "I ask no sheep for sacrifice, Nor bullocks burnt with fire; To hope and love, to pray and praise, Is al] that I require. "Call upon me when trouble's near, My hand shall set thee free Then shall thy thankful lips declare The honor due to me. "The man that offers humble praise, He glorifies me best; And those that tread my holy ways Shall my salvation taste." Scripture: Psalm 50:8 Languages: English

Psalm 50 Part 3

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.114 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Sinner and saint's portion First Line: When Christ to judgment shall descend Lyrics: When Christ to judgment shall descend, And saints surround their Lord, He calls the nations to attend, And hear his awful word. "Not for the want of bullocks slain Will I the world reprove; Altars, and rites, and forms are vain, Without the fire of love. "And what have hypocrites to do To bring their sacrifice? They call my statutes just and true, But deal in theft and lies. "Could you expect to 'scape my sight, And sin without control? But I shall bring your crimes to light, With anguish in your soul." Consider, ye that slight the Lord, Before his wrath appear, If once you fall beneath his sword, There's no deliv'rer there. Scripture: Psalm 50:1 Languages: English

Psalm 50 Part 3

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.115 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Sinner and saint's portion First Line: The Lord, the Judge, his churches warns Lyrics: The Lord, the Judge, his churches warns, Let hypocrites attend and fear, Who place their hope in rites and forms, But make not faith nor love their care. Vile wretches dare rehearse his name With lips of falsehood and deceit; A friend or brother they defame, And soothe and flatter those they hate. They watch to do their neighbors wrong, Yet dare to seek their Maker's face; They take his cov'nant on their tongue, But break his laws, abuse his grace. To heav'n they lift their hands unclean, Defiled with lust, defiled with blood; By night they practise every sin, By day their mouths draw near to God. And while his judgments long delay, They grow secure and sin the more; They think he sleeps as well as they, And put far off the dreadful hour. O dreadful hour! when God draws near And sets their crimes before their eyes! His wrath their guilty souls shall tear, And no deliv'rer dare to rise. Scripture: Psalm 50 Languages: English

I waited meekly for the Lord

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #XL (1767) Topics: Prayers Of a Sinner to obtain Forgiveness of Sins Lyrics: 1 I waited meekly for the LORD, Who heard my mournful Cry, And gave a kind Reply; His Help he did to me afford, And to my humble Pray'r, Inclin'd a gracious Ear. 2 He took me from the dismal Pit, When founder'd deep in Clay, Nor suffer'd me to stray; On solid Ground He plac'e my Feet, Where I secure reamin'd, By his strong Arm sustain'd. 3 The Wonders he for me has wrought, Shall fill my Mouth with Praise, And other's Hopes shall raise; Who to his holy Worship brought, Shall in his House attend, And on the LORD depend. 4 For Blessings shall that Man reward, Who on our GOD relies; The Hypocrite's Disguise, He treats with Scorn and Disregard, And hates the treach'rous Mind, To Falshodd e'er inclin'd. 5 The Wonders thou for us hast wrought, O LORD! who can recount? Thy Mercies do surmount The Pow'r of Numbers, Speech and Thought: The sweet Effects we prove, Of thy continual Love 6 I've learn'd that Sacrifice alone, LORD, thou hast not desir'd; Nor Blood of Beasts requir'd, For Man's Transgression to atone: That Off'rings are but vain, Thy Pardon to obtain. 7 I therefor come--come to fulfil, Whate'er thy Books impart; Thy Law's within my Heart, 'Tis my Delight to do thy Will; Now will I e'er withstand, O LORD, thy just Command. Part II 8 In full Assemblies I have told, Thy Righteousness at large; Whate'er you gav'st in Charge, My Lips thou know'st did not with-hold: But preach'd thy saving Grace, That all might Truth embrace. 9 That Love to others I declar'd O LORD, extend to me; May'st thou my Safeguard be, And make thy Mercy my Reward; For I am sore distress'd, With Loads of Guilt oppress'd, 10 My Sins exceed in their Amount, The Hairs upon my Head; My Soul is fill'd with Dread, My vanquish'd Courage they surmount; So great the Troubles are, Which drive me to Despair. 11 But, LORD! to my Relief draw near, For never was more Need; Oh hasten thou with Speed, And in my injur'd Cause appear! To my Deliv'rance come, And change my threaten'd Doom. 12 Confusion on their Heads return, Who for my Soul combine; Ensnar'd in their Design, Let them, defeated, blush and mourn, To find their Feet betray'd, In Plots themselves had laid. 14 Their Doom let Desolation be; Their Malice, LORD< requite, Who, urg'd by wicked Spite, Still mock'd by Confidence in thee; And did with Scorn express, Their Joy at my Distress. 15 While those, who humbly seek thy Face, To Triumphs shall be rais'd; And say, "The LORD be prais'd! All those who prize thy saving Grace, Thy Goodness shall resound, To all the Nations round. 16 Of m,e th' Almighty LORD takes Care, Although he knows I'm poor: Thou, GOD, that can'st restore, To my Relief with Speed repair; For thou art still my Friend, On whom I will depend. Scripture: Psalm 40 Languages: English Tune Title: [I waited meekly for the Lord]

LORD, hear my Pray'r, and to my Cry

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #CXLIII (1767) Topics: Prayers Of a Sinner to obtain Forgiveness of Sins Lyrics: 1 LORD, hear my Pray'r, and to my Cry Thy wonted Audience lend; In thy accustom'd Faith and Truth, A gracious Answer send, Nor to thy Justice bring Thy servant strictly to be try'd; For no frail mortal Man Can in thy Sight be justify'd, 2 The spiteful Foe pursues my Life, Whose Comforts all are fled; He drives me into Caves as dark As Mansions of the Dead. My Spirit is o'erwhelm'd, And therefore sinks within my Breast; My Heart grows desolate, With heavy Woes too much oppress'd. 3 I call to mind the Days of old, And Wonders thou hast wrought, My former Dangers and Escapes Employ my musing Thought. To thee my in humble Pray'r, My Hands I fervently stretch out; My Soul for Comfort thirsts, Like Land oppress'd with constant Drought. 4 Hear me with Speed, my Spirit fails, Thy Face no longer hide; Lest I become forlorn, like them That in the Grave reside. Thy Kindness let me hear, Whose Trust on thee alone depends; Teach me thy perfect Way, For still my Soul to thee ascends. 5 Do thou, O LORD, from all my Foes, Preserve, and set me free; A safe Retreat against their Rage, My Soul implores from thee. Thy righteous Will, O GOD, Instruct me ever to obey; Let thy good Spirit lead And keep my Soul in thy right Way. 6 Oh, for the sake of thy great Name, Revive my drooping Heart: For thy Truth's sake, to me distress'd, Thy promis'd Aid impart. In Pity to my Grief, Do thou reduce my Foes to shame; Slay them that vex my Soul, Devoted to thy holy Name. Scripture: Psalm 143 Languages: English Tune Title: [Lord, hear my Pray'r, and to my Cry]

Padron spoken

Author: Doddridge Hymnal: A Collection of Evangelical Hymns #LXXIII (1793) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Sensible Sinner First Line: My Saviour, let me hear thy voice Lyrics: 1 My Saviour, let me hear thy voice Pronounce the words of peace; And all my warmest powers shall join To celebrate thy grace. 2 With gentle smiles call me thy child, And speak my sins forgiv'n; The accents mild shall charm mine ear All like the harps of heaven. 3 Cheerful, where'er thy hand shall lead, The darkest path I'll tread; Cheerful I'll quit these mortal shores, And mingle with the dead. 4 When dreadful guilt is done away, No other fears we know; That hand, which scatters pardon down, Shall crowns of life bestow. 5 What glory, Lord, to thee is due! With wonder I adore; But could I sing as angels do, My highest praise were poor. Scripture: Matthew 9:2 Languages: English

Confession

Author: Watts Hymnal: A Collection of Evangelical Hymns #LXIII (1793) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Sensible Sinner First Line: My sorrows like a flood Lyrics: 1 My sorrows like a flood, Impatient of restraint, Into thy bosom, O my God! Pour out a long complaint. 2 This impious heart of mine Could once defy the Lord, Could rush with violence on to sin, In presence of thy sword. 3 How often have I stood A rebel to the skies, And yet, and yet, O matchless grace! Thy thunder silent lies. 4 O shall I never feel The meltings of thy love? Am I of such hell-harden'd steel, That mercy cannot move? 5 O'ercome by dying love I fall; Here at thy cross I lie: And throw my flesh, my soul, my all, And weep, and love, and die. Languages: English

My Soul, inspir'd with sacred Love

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #CIII (1767) Topics: Prayers Of a Sinner to obtain Forgiveness of Sins Lyrics: 1 My Soul, inspir'd with sacred Love, GOD's holy Name for ever bless; Of all his Favours mindful prove, And still thy grateful Thanks express: 'Tis he, that all thy Sins forgives; And after Sickness makes thee sound; From Danger he thy Life retrieves, By him with Grace and Mercy crown'd. 2 He with good Things thy Mouth supplies, Thy Vigour, Eagle-like, renews; He, when the guiltless Suff'rer cries, His Foe with just Revenge pursues; GOD made of old his righteous Ways, To Moses and our Fathers, known; His Works, to his eternal Praise, Were to the Sons of Jacob shown. 3 The LORD abounds with tender Love, And unexampled Acts of Grace; His waken'd Wrath doth slowly move, His willing Mercy flows apace. GOD will not always harshly chide, But with his Anger quickly part; And loves his Punishment to guide, More by his Love than our Desert. 4 As high as Heav'n its Arch extends Above this little Spot of Clay; So much his boundless Love transcends, The small Respects that we can pay: As far as 'tis from East to West, So far has he our Sins remov'd; Who with a Father's tender Breast, Has such as fear him always lov'd. 5 For GOD, who all our Frame surveys, Considers that we are but Clay; How fresh foe'er we seem, our Days Like Grass or Flow'rs must fade away: Whilst they are nipt with sudden Blasts, Nor can we find their former Place; GOD's faithful Mercy ever lasts, To those that fear him, and their Race. 6 This shall attend on such as still, Proceed in his appointed Way; And who not only know his Will, But to it, just Obedience pay: The LORD, the universal King, In Heav'n has fix'd his lofty Throne; To him, ye Angels, Praises sing, In whose great Strength his Pow'r is shown. 7 Ye that his just Commands obey, And hear and do his sacred Will; Ye Hosts of his, this Tribute pay, Who still what he ordains fulfill: Let ev'ry Creature jointly bless, The mighty LORD: and thou, my Heart, With grateful Joy thy Thanks express, And in this Concert bear thy Part. Scripture: Psalm 103 Languages: English Tune Title: [My Soul inspir'd by sacred Love]

The Stony Heart

Author: Hart Hymnal: A Collection of Evangelical Hymns #LXVIII (1793) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Sensible Sinner First Line: O for a glance of heav'nly day Lyrics: 1 O for a glance of heav'nly day, To take this stubborn stone away; And thaw, with beams of love divine, This heart, this frozen heart of mine! 2 The rocks can rent, the earth can quake, The sea can roar, the mountains shake; Of feeling all things shew some sign, But this unfeeling heart of mine. 3 To hear the sorrows thou hast felt, Dear Lord, an adamant would melt: But I can reach 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 But something yet can do the deed, And that dear something much I need: Thy Spirit can from dross refine, And move and melt this heart of mine. Languages: English

The Heav'ns declare thy Glory, LORD

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #XIX (1767) Topics: Prayers Of a Sinner to obtain Forgiveness of Sins Lyrics: 1 The Heav'ns declare thy Glory, LORD, Which that, and that alone can fill; The Firmament and Stars express their great Creator's wond'rous Skill: Each Dawn fresh Beams of Knowledge brings, From ev'ry Night Instruction springs. 2 Their pow'rful Language to no Space, Or Realm, or Region is confin'd; 'Tis Nature's universal Voice, And understood by all Mankind: The Sun their Doctrines doth display, Where-e'er he darts his genial Ray. 3 No Bridegroom for his Nuptials dress'd, Can shew a more enliven'd Face; No Giant does like him rejoice, To run with Strength his glorious Race; In one unwearied Round he goes, And Light and Heat on all bestows. Part II 4 GOD's perfect Law converts the Soul, Reclaims the Heart from false Desires; With sacred Wisdom his pure Word The Weak and Ignorant inspires; The Statutes bring sincere Delight; His Word assists the feeblest Sight. 5 The Fear of GOD most perfect is, And shall for evermore endure; The Judgments of the LORD are true, Most just and altogether pure; More precious than fine Gold they are, And sweeter than the Honey far. 6 My trusty Counsellors they are, To me they friendly Warnings give: Divine Rewards attend on those, Who by thy Precepts live. But who can all his Errors see? From secret Faults, LORD, cleanse thou me! 7 Let no presumptuous Sin, O LORD! Obtain Dominion over me; That, by thy Grace preserv'd, I may Far from the great Transgression flee; So shall my Pray'r by thee be bless'd, And I in GOD my Saviour rest. Scripture: Psalm 19 Languages: English Tune Title: [The heavens declare thy glory, Lord]

The contrite Heart

Author: Cowper Hymnal: A Collection of Evangelical Hymns #LXIX (1793) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Sensible Sinner First Line: The Lord will happiness divine 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 aught 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 prayer; I sometimes go where others go, But find no comfort there. 6 O make this heart rejoice or ache; Decide this doubt for me; And if it be not broken, break, And heal it, if it be. Languages: English

Thy chast'ning wrath, O LORD, restrain

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #XXXVIII (1767) Topics: Prayers Of a Sinner to obtain Forgiveness of Sins Lyrics: 1 Thy chast'ning Wrath, O Lord, restrain, Though I deserve it all; Nor let on me the Storm Of thy Displeasure fall. In ev'ry wretched Part of me I feel thy Arrows deep remain; Thy Hand's afflicting Weight, I can no more sustain. 2 My Flesh is one continued Wound, Because thy Wrath so fiercely glows; Betwixt my Pain and Guilt, My Bones have no Repose: My Sins, which to a Deluge swell, My sinking Head almost o'erflow; And for my Strength to bear, Too great a Burden grow. 3 Stench and Corruption fill my Wounds, My foul Offences just Return; In Trouble I am brought, And all Day long I mourn. A loath'd Disease afflicts my Loins, Infecting ev'ry inward Part; And constantly I groan, Through Anguish of my Heart. Part II 4 But, LORD, before thy searching Eyes, All my Desires must sure appear; My Groans have been too loud, Not to have reach'd thine Ear. My Heart's oppress'd, my Strength decay'd, My feeble Eyes depriv'd of Light: My Friends and Kinsmen gaze On such a dismal Sight. 5 Mean while, the Foes that seek my Life, Their secret Snares to take me set; And all the Day contrive To forge some new Deceit. But I, as if both deaf and dumb, Nor heard, nor once reply'd, Like one whose silent Tongue By conscious Guilt is ty'd. 6 For LORD! to thee, I do appeal, My clouded Innocence to clear; For Thou, the righteous GOD, My injur'd Cause wilt hear. "Hear me, said I, lest my proud Foes, "A spiteful Triumph should display; "If they should see my Foot, "But once to go astray. 7 Lo! with continual Grief oppress'd, To sink, I must at length begin; To thee I will confess, To Thee bewail my Sin: But whilst I languish, my proud Foes, Still of their Strength and Vigour boast; And they, who trouble me Are grown a dreadful Host. 8 Ev'n they whom I oblig'd, return My loving Kindness with Despite; And hate me, but because, I chuse the Path that's right. Forsake me not, oh LORD my GOD! Nor from me, in Distress, depart; Haste thou to my Relief, Who my Salvation art. Scripture: Psalm 38 Languages: English Tune Title: [Thy chast'ning Wrath, O Lord, restrain]

Thy dreadful Anger, LORD, restrain

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #VI (1767) Topics: Prayers Of a Sinner to obtain Forgiveness of Sins Lyrics: 1 Thy dreadful Anger, Lord, restrain, Nor let thy Wrath on me remain, For 'tis not to be borne: Oh, spare a Wretch forlorn. Instead of Justice, which I fear, Let me the Voice of Mercy hear. Who can the Stroke withstand, Of thine afflicting Hand? 2 Have Mercy LORD! for I grow faint, Oh listen to my sad Complaint! And as thou know'st my Grief, Vouchsafe a kind Relief. The Anguish of my aking Bones, Extort from me continual Groans; And thou alone can'st cure, The Torments I endure. 3 My anxious Soul is troubled Sore, Do thou oh LORD, my Peace restore; My Heart within my Breast, Can find no solid Rest: But LORD how long must I sustain These heavy woes? how long complain? To me in Mercy turn, Nor let thine Anger burn. 4 Thy wonted Goodness, LORD, extend; To me thy kind Assistance lend, For my unequall'd Grief, Oh send some quick Relief. And for thy wond'rous Mercy's sake, On my Distress some Pity take; Vouchsafe to make me whole, And ease my trouble Soul. 5 For after Death I can no more, Thy loving Kindness, LORD, implore, No more in Anthems raise, My Voice to sing thy Praise; None in the dreary Tomb confin'd, Who hath his fleeting Breath resign'd, Can thy great Deeds proclaim, And magnify thy name. 6 With Groaning faint, and tir'd with Pain, I cease not loudly to complain; My Nights in Grief I spend, In Grief that knows no End. My Tears that never cease to flow, Are Marks of undissembled Woe; From Anguish never free, No Hope of Ease I see. 7 My Sight grows dim, my Beauty fades, Old Age my tott'ring Fram invades, My feeble Eyelids close; My soul no comfort knows, Whilst I with ever anxious Care, My angry Foes insulting hear, Who daily me annoy, And my distress enjoy. on my insulting Foes. 8 Depart, ye Wicked, far from me, Ye shall no more my Sorrows see, Nor with exulting Voice, In all my Wrongs rejoice. For GOD, I find accepts my Tears, The LORD will soon dispel my Fears, He hears when I implore And will my Strength restore. 9 The LORD at length vouchsafes to hear, My mournful Cry, and humble Pray'r; My Life he will retrieve, My Soul from Death relieve; And those who wish'd my Fall to see, Shall soon with Shame confounded be, And know, with humbled Pride, That GOD is on my Side. Scripture: Psalm 6 Languages: English Tune Title: [Thy dreadful anger Lord restrain]

To GOD I lift my Heart and Voice

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #XXV (1767) Topics: Prayers Of a Sinner to obtain Forgiveness of Sins Lyrics: 1 To GOD I lift my Heart and Voice, In whom my Trust is placed; Let not my Foes, O LORD, rejoice, Nor let me be disgraced! No Sorrows have surrounded Those, who on thee for Aid depend; But they shall be confounded, Who daring wilfully offend. 2 Teach me, O LORD! thy Truth impart, And grant me thy Direction; For all Day long, with humble Heart, I wait for thy Protection. Guide me in ev'ry Station, And lead me in the Way that's just, Thou GOD of my Salvation, In thee alone I put my Trust. 3 Thy Mercies call to Mind once more, With which I have been blessed; And let thy Goodness, as before, Be now to me expressed. LORD! pardon each Transgression, Committed in my heedless Youth; Accept of my Confession, And think of me, thou GOD of Truth. 4 The righteous GOD, his just Controul, And wond'rous Love displayed, In bringing back the wand'ring Soul, That had from Virtue strayed: In Justice, he will ever Guide those who his Direction seek, And from their sins deliver, The humble-minded and the meek. Part II 5 In ev'ry Precept GOD imparts, Are Truth and Mercy shining; To such as with religious Hearts, Are to his Will inclining; Tho' I have much transgressed, Yet let me not be put to Shame; Since Mercy, 'tis confessed, O LORD, doth most exalt thy Fame. 7 Whoe'er to God his Duty pays, And him with Fear respecteth; The LORD in all his righteous Ways, With constant Care directeth: His soul for ever blessed, Shall rest in peace, nor know Disgrace; His Wealth shall be possessed, By his surviving num'rous Race. 8 To all his Saints The LORD imparts, His secret Will and Pleasure; And plants in their obedient Hearts, His Precepts boundless Treasure. My Cry to him increases, That he may send his timely Aid: And break the Snare in pieces. Which for my heedless Feet is laid. 8 Turn thou, O LORD, and let my Grief, In Mercy be redressed; Patient I wait for thy Relief, With many Woes oppressed; The Sorrows are encreased, That trouble my tormented Mind; Oh! let me be released, And from this State Deliv'rance find. 9 From all Affliction let me be, O LORD, by thee defended; And in thy Mercy set me free, Tho' I have much offended. My Foes are daily growing, And for my Ruin still engage; Their Malice ever shewing, In lawless Force, and boundless Rage. 10 From their fierce Anger set me free, And let their Rage be tamed; Since I have put my Trust in thee, I shall not be ashamed. On thee my Hope is placed, LORD, perfect thou thy Servant's Mind: Let Israel, now disgraced, O GOD, thy sure Deliv'rance find. Scripture: Psalm 25 Languages: English Tune Title: [To God I lift my heart and voice]

The frozen Heart lamented

Hymnal: A Collection of Evangelical Hymns #LXXI (1793) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Sensible Sinner First Line: When shall my frozen heart revive Lyrics: 1 When shall my frozen heart revive? When shall my soul begin to live? Fetter'd with sin, oppress'd with death! I pant, yet hopeless pant for breath. 2 Yet against hope, I fain would hope, O that the Lord would raise me up; Wou'd all my unbelief destroy, And let me taste his people's joy. 3 Come breath of life, inspire my soul, On me let streams of mercy roll; I know a tender glance from thee, Can set my burthen'd spirit free. 4 Lord kindly reach this heart of mine, I'd pant to be entirely thine; To have thy spirit rule in me, And bring me into liberty. Languages: English

Sin lamented

Author: Stennett Hymnal: A Collection of Evangelical Hymns #LXIV (1793) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Sensible Sinner First Line: With tears of anguish I lament Lyrics: 1 With tears of anguish I lament Here at they 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 Those struggles in my breast? When wilt thou bow my stubborn will, And give my conscience rest? 6 Break, sovereign grace, O break the charm And set the captive free: Reveal, Almighty God, thine arm, And haste to rescue me. Languages: English

Nor Eye hath seen, nor Ear hath heard

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #I.CV (1766) Topics: Sinner excluded from Heaven Lyrics: 1 Nor Eye has seen, nor Ear has heard, Nor Sense nor Reason known, What Joys the Father hath prepar'd For those that love the Son. 2 But the good Spirit of the Lord Reveals a Heav'n to come: The Beams of Glory in his Word Allure and guide us Home. 3 Pure are the Joys above the Sky, And all the Region Peace; No wanton Lips, nor envious Eye Can see or taste the Bliss. 4 Those holy Gates for ever bar Pollution, Sin, and Shame; None shall obtain Admittance there, But Foll'wers of the Lamb. 5 He keeps the Father's Book of Life, There all their Names are found; The Hypocrite in vain shall strive To tread the heav'nly Ground. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 Languages: English

My drowsy Pow'rs, why sleep ye so?

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #II.XXV (1766) Topics: Death of a Sinner Lyrics: 1 My drowsy Pow'rs, why sleep ye so? Awake, my sluggish Soul! Nothing has half thy Work to do, Yet Nothing's half so dull. 2 The little Ants for one poor Grain Labour, and tug, and strive, Yet we, who have a Heav'n t' obtain, How negligent we live? 3 We, for whose Sake all Nature stands, And Stars their Courses move; We, for whose Guard the Angel Bands Come flying from above; 4 We, for whom God the Son came down, And labour'd for our Good, How careless to secure that Crown, He purchas'd with his Blood! 5 Lord, shall we lie so sluggish still, And never act our Parts? Come, holy Dove, from heav'nly Hill, And sit and warm our Hearts. 6 Then shall our active Spirits move, Upward our Souls shall rise; With Hands of Faith, and Wings of Love, We'll fly, and take the Prize. Languages: English

No, I shall envy them no more

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #II.LVI (1766) Topics: Rich sinner dying Lyrics: 1 No, I shall envy them no more, Who grow profanely Great, Though they increase their golden Store, And rise to wond'rous Height. 2 They taste of all the Joys that grow Upon this earthly Clod; Well they may search the Creature through; For they have ne'er a God. 3 Shake off the Thoughts of dying too, And think your Life your own; But Death comes hast'ning on to you, To mow your Glory down. 4 Yes, you must bow your stately Head, Away your Spirit flies, And no kind Angel near your Bed, To bear it to the Skies. 5 Go now, and boast of all your Stores, And tell how bright you shine; Your Heaps of glitt'ring Dust are yours, And my Redeemer's mine. Languages: English

The Law commands, and makes us know

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #II.CXXI (1766) Topics: Sinner and Saints Death Lyrics: 1 The Law commands, and makes us know What Duties to our God we owe; But 'tis the Gospel must reveal Where lies our Strength to do his Will. 2 The Law discovers Guilt and Sin, And shews how vile our Hearts have been, Only the Gospel can express Forgiving Love and cleansing Grace. 3 What Curses doth the Law denounce Against the Man that fails but once? But in the Gospel Christ appears Pard'ning the Guilt of num'rous Years. 4 My Soul, no more attempt to draw Thy Life and Comfort from the Law; Fly to the Hope the Gospel gives; The Man that trusts the Promise, lives. Languages: English

Saviour of all, to Thee we bow

Hymnal: The Tribute of Praise #5 (1874) Topics: The Sinner Warning and Inviting Tune Title: BAVA

The vow sealed at the cross

Hymnal: The Tribute of Praise #6 (1874) Topics: The Sinner Character of First Line: Lord, I am thine, entirely thine

He will abundantly pardon

Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: Life and Service Hymns #7 (1917) Topics: Christ, Sought By the Sinner First Line: Let the wicked forsake his way Refrain First Line: Come to this wonderful Saviour Languages: English Tune Title: [Let the wicked forsake his way]

God's law is perfect

Hymnal: The Book of Praise #9 (1997) Topics: Sin / Sinner First Line: God's law is perfect and converts Lyrics: 1 God's law is perfect and converts the soul in sin that lies: God's testimony is most sure and makes the simple wise. 2 The statutes of the Lord are right and do rejoice the heart: the Lord's command is pure, and doth light to the eyes impart. 3 Unspotted is the fear of God and ever doth endure: the judgements of the Lord are true together, right and sure. 4 They more than gold, yea much fine gold, to be desired are than honey, honey from the comb that droppeth, sweeter far. 5 Moreover, they thy servants warn how they their life should frame: a great reward provided is for them that keep the same. Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANDREW

God's glory fills the heavens

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., 1944 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #10 (1997) Topics: Sin / Sinner First Line: God's glory fills the heavens with hymns Lyrics: 1 God’s glory fills the heavens with hymns, the domed sky bears the Maker’s mark; new praises sound from day to day and echo through the knowing dark. Without a word their songs roll on, into all lands their voices run. And with a champion’s strength and grace from farthest heaven comes forth the sun. 2 God’s perfect law revives the soul; its precepts make the simple wise. its just commands rejoice the heart; its truth gives light unto the eyes. Forever shall this law endure: unblemished, righteous, true, complete. No gold was ever found so fine, no honey in the comb more sweet. 3 God’s servant may I ever be: this world my joy, that word my guide. Oh cleanse me, Lord, from secret sin; deliver me from selfish pride. Accept my thoughts and words and deeds; let them find favour in your sight. For you alone can make me whole, O Lord, my refuge and my might. Scripture: Psalm 19 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PATRICK

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