I do not come because my soul

Verse 1

I do not come because my soul Is free from sin and pure and whole And worthy of Thy grace; I do not speak to Thee because I’ve ever justly kept Thy laws And dare to meet Thy face.

Verse 2

I know that sin and guilt combine To reign o’er ev'ry tho't of mine And turn from good to ill; I know that, when I try to be Upright and just and true to Thee, I am a sinner still.

Verse 3

I know that often when I strive To keep a spark of love alive For Thee, the pow'rs within Leap up in unsubmissive might And oft benumb my sense of right And pull me back to sin.

Verse 4

I know that, though in doing good I spend my life, I never could Atone for all I’ve done; But though my sins are black as night, I dare to come before Thy sight Because I trust Thy Son.

Verse 5

In Him alone my trust I place, Come boldly to Thy throne of grace, And there commune with Thee. Salvation sure, O Lord, is mine, And, all unworthy, I am Thine, For Jesus died for me. Amen.