The Earnest Suit

Verse 1

O that I could my Lord receive, Who did the world redeem! Who gave his life, that I might live A life conceal'd in him.

Verse 2

O that I could the blessing prove, My heart's extreme desire: Live happy in my Saviour's love, And in his arms expire!

Verse 3

Mercy I ask to seal my peace, That, kept by mercy's pow'r, I may from ev'ry evil cease, And never grieve thee more!

Verse 4

Now, if thy gracious will it be, Ev'n now my sins remove, And set my soul at liberty By thy victorious love.

Verse 5

In answer to ten thousand pray'rs, Thou pard'ning God descend, Number me with salvation's heirs, My sins and troubles end.

Verse 6

Nothing I ask, or want beside Of all in earth of heav'n; But let me feel thy blood apply'd, And live, and die forgiv'n.