| Location in The Sacred Harp | ||||||
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| Stanza | Denson | Cooper | ||||
| 1 |
Nay, I cannot let thee go, Till a blessing thou bestow; Do not turn away thy face, Mine's an urgent pressing case. |
King of Peace 74b, Stanza 1 |
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| 2 |
Dost thou ask me, who I am? Ah, my Lord, thou know'st my name! Yet the question gives a plea, To support my suit with thee. |
King of Peace 74b, Stanza 2 |
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| 3 |
Thou didst once a wretch behold, In rebellion blindly bold, Scorn thy grace, thy pow'r defy, That poor rebel, Lord, was I. |
King of Peace 74b, Stanza 3 |
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| 4 |
Once a sinner near despair Sought thy mercy-seat by pray'r; Mercy heard and set him free, Lord, that mercy came to me. |
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| 5 |
Many years have pass'd since then, Many changes I have seen, Yet have been upheld till now; Who could hold me up but thou? |
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| 6 |
Thou hast help'd in ev'ry need, This emboldens me to plead; After so much mercy past, Canst thou let me sink at last? |
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| 7 |
No-I must maintain my hold, Tis thy goodness makes me bold; I can no denial take, When I plead for Jesu's sake. |
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