The Plea

Verse 1

Jesus, my Lord, attend Thy fallen creature's cry; And show Thyself the sinner's Friend, And set me up on high: From hell's oppressive power, From earth and sin release; And to Thy Father's grace restore, And to Thy perfect peace.

Verse 2

Thy Blood and Righteousness I make my only plea; My present and eternal peace Are both derive from Thee: Rivers of life divine From Thee, their fountain, flow; And all who know that love of Thine, The joy of angels know.

Verse 3

O then, impute, impart To me Thy righteousness, And let me taste how good Thou art, How full of truth and grace: That Thou canst here forgive Grant me to testify, And justified by faith to live, And in that faith to die.