Praying for Repentance

Verse 1

Jesus, my Advocate above, My Friend before the throne of love, If now for me prevails thy prayer, If now I find thee pleading there,

Verse 2

Do thou the secret wish convey That prompts my wayward heart to pray; Hear, and my weak petition join, Almighty Advocate, to thine.

Verse 3

Jesus, my heart's desire obtain, My earnest suit present, and gain; My fullness of corruption show; The knowledge of myself bestow.

Verse 4

My sovereign Lord, to thee I cry; Without thy mercy I must die: My life, my only heaven thou art; O may I feel thee in my heart!