The Lamentation of a sinner

Verse 1

O Lord, turn not thy face from me, who lie in woeful state, lamenting all my sinful life before thy mercy-gate.

Verse 2

A gate which opens wide to those that do lament their sin; shut not that gate against me, Lord, but let me enter in.

Verse 3

And call me not to strict account how I have sojourned here; for then my guilty conscience knows how vile I shall appear.

Verse 4

Mercy, good Lord, mercy I ask; this is my humble prayer; for mercy, Lord is all my suit: O let thy mercy spare.