Praying for Repentance

Verse 1

Oh, for that tenderness of heart, That bows before the Lord; That owns how just and good thou art, And trembles at thy word.

Verse 2

Oh, for those humble, contrite tears, Which from repentance flow; That sense of guilt which, trembling, fears The long-suspended blow!

Verse 3

Saviour! to me, in pity give, For sin, the deep distress; The pledge thou wilt, at last, receive, And bid me die in peace.

Verse 4

Oh, fill my soul with faith and love, And strength to do thy will; Raise my desire and hopes above, Thyself to me reveal.