Forgiveness Implored

Verse 1

How shall a lost sinner in pain, Recover his forfeited peace? When brought into bondage again, What hope of a second release? Will mercy itself be so kind To spare such a rebel as me? And O, can I possibly find Such plenteous redemption in thee?

Verse 2

O Jesus, of thee I require, If still thou art able to save, The brand to pluck out of the fire, And ransom my soul from the grave; The help of thy spirit restore, And show me the life-giving blood; And pardon a sinner once more, And bring me again unto God.

Verse 3

O Jesus, in pity draw near, Come quickly to help a lost soul, To comfort a mourner appear, And make a poor Lazarus whole; The balm of thy mercy apply, Thou seest the sore anguish I fell, Save, Lord, or I perish, I die, O save, or I sink into hell!

Verse 4

I sink if thou longer delay Thy pardoning mercy to show: Come quickly, and kindly display The power of thy passion below: By all thou hast done for my sake, One drop of thy blood I implore: Now, now let it touch me, and make The sinner a sinner no more.