A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Publick Worship ‎#CXII

CXII. Wherewith shall I approach the Lord

1 Wherewith shall I approach the Lord,
And bow before his throne?
Oh! how procure his kind regard,
And for my guilt atone?

2 Shall alters flame, and victims bleed,
And spicy fumes ascend?
Will these my earnest wish succeed,
And make my God my friend?

3 Oh! no, my soul, 'twere fruitless all,
Such off'rings are in vain;
No fatlings, from the field or stall,
His favour can obtain.

4 To men their rights I must allow,
And proofs of kindness give;
To God with humble rev'rence bow,
And to his glory live.

5 Hands that are clean, and hearts sincere,
He never will despise;
And cheerful duty he'll prefer
To costly sacrifice.

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• First Line: Wherewith shall I approach the Lord
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1789
• Topic: Faith, Holiness and moral Virtues: The acceptable Sacrifice

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