When the poor leper's case I read

Verse 1

When the poor leper's case I read, My own described I feel; Sin is a leprosy indeed, Which none but Christ can heal.

Verse 2

What anguish did my soul endure, Till hope and patience ceased? The more I strove myself to cure, The more the plague increased.

Verse 3

While thus I lay distressed, I saw The Savior passing by; To him, though filled with shame and awe, I raised my mournful cry.

Verse 4

Lord, thou canst heal me if thou wilt, Oh pity to me shew, O cleanse my leprous soul from guilt; My filthy heart renew.

Verse 5

He heard, and with a gracious look, Pronounced the healing word; "I will--be clean," and while he spoke, I felt my health restored.

Verse 6

Come, sinners seize the present hour, The Savior's grace to prove; He can relieve, for he is power, He will, for he is love.