Determined Importunity

Verse 1

Because for me the Saviour prays, And pleads His death for me, God hath vouchsafed a longer space, And spared the barren tree.

Verse 2

I now from all my sins would turn To my atoning God; And look on Him I pierced, and mourn, And feel the sprinkled blood:-

Verse 3

Would nail my passions to the cross, Where my Redeemer died; And all things else account but loss For Jesus crucified.

Verse 4

Giver of penitential pain, Before Thy cross I lie; In grief determined to remain Till Thou Thy blood apply.

Verse 5

Forgiveness on my conscience seal; Bestow Thy promised rest: With purest love Thy servant fill, And number with the blest.