In mercy, not in wrath

Verse 1

In mercy, not in wrath, Rebuke me, gracious God! Lest, if Thy whole displeasure rise, I sink beneath Thy rod.

Verse 2

Touch'd by Thy quickening power, My load of guilt I feel; The wounds Thy Spirit hath unclosed, Oh, let that Spirit heal.

Verse 3

In trouble and in gloom, Must I for ever mourn? And wilt Thou not at length, O God, In pitying love return?

Verse 4

O come, ere life expire, Send down Thy power to save; For who shall sing Thy Name in death, Or praise Thee in the grave?

Verse 5

Why should I doubt Thy grace, Or yield to dread despair? Thou wilt fulfil Thy promised word, And grant me all my prayer.