Practical Use of the Moral Law

Verse 1

Here, Lord, my soul convicted stands Of breaking all thy ten commands; And on me justly might’st thou pour Thy wrath in one eternal shower.

Verse 2

But, thanks to God, its loud alarms Have warned me of approaching harms; And now, O Lord, my wants I see; Lost and undone, I come to thee.

Verse 3

I see my fig-leaf righteousness Can ne’er thy broken law redress; Yet in thy gospel plan I see, There’s hope of pardon e’en for me.

Verse 4

Here I behold thy wonders, Lord, How Christ has to thy law restored Those honours, on the atoning day, Which guilty sinners took away.

Verse 5

Amazing wisdom, power, and love, Displayed to rebels from above! Do thou, O Lord, my faith increase, To love and trust thy plan of grace.