When man's account to light is brought

Verse 1

When man's account to light is bro't, Each wicked deed, each word and thought; When in his conscience such appear, His mind is fill'd with dread and fear.

Verse 2

The soul that is convinc'd of sin, Will feel a deep distress within; Finds neither comfort, peace or rest, But feels a Hell within the breast.

Verse 3

The sins are numberless and great, Then thousand talents is their weight; The sinner sinks beneath the load, In deep distress he cries to God.

Verse 4

Spare me O righteous God, I pray! Until this dreadful debt I pay; I will exert what pow'r I have, Do all I can my soul to save.

Verse 5

But the efforts of human race Could never merit saving grace: God laid a better different plan, To save the fallen race of man.

Verse 6

He sent his own beloved son, Since none could save but he alone; His death a full atonement made, Thereby our awful debt was paid.

Verse 7

And thus redeem'd and thus set free; How highly thankful should we be: Like Jesus, willing to forgive All injuries we may receive.

Verse 8

We can't expect to be forgiv'n, Nor yet partake the joys of heav'n; Unless we act the christian part, Forgive all men with all our heart.