Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#87

87. When o'er my sins I sorrow

1 WHEN o'er my sins I sorrow,
Lord, I will look to Thee,
And hence my comfort borrow,
That Thou wast slain for me.
Yea, Lord, Thy precious blood was spilt
For me, O most unworthy,
To take away my guilt.

2 O what a marvelous offering!
Behold! the Master spares
His servants, and their suffering
And grief for them He bears.
God stoopeth from His throne on high,
For me, His guilty creature,
He deigns as man to die.

3 My manifold transgression
Henceforth can harm me none,
For Jesus' bloody passion
For me God's grace hath won;
His precious blood my debt hath paid;
Of hell and all its torments
I am no more afraid.

4 Therefore, I will forever
Give glory unto Thee,
O Jesus, loving Saviour,
For what Thou'st borne for me.
In songs of thanks I'll spend my breath
For Thy sad cry, Thy sufferings,
Thy wrongs, Thy guiltless death.

5 Lord, let Thy woes, Thy patience,
My heart with strength inspire
To vanquish all temptations,
And spurn all low desire;
This thought I fain would cherish most--
What pain my soul's redemption
To Thee, O Saviour cost!

6 Whate'er may be the burden,
The cross here on me laid;
Be shame or want my guerdon,
I'll bear it with Thine aid;
Give patience, give me strength to take
Thee for my bright example,
And all the world forsake.

7 And let me do to others
As Thou hast done to me,
Love all men as my brothers,
And serve them willingly,
With ready heart, nor seek my own,
But as Thou, Lord, hast helped us,
From purest love alone.

8 And let Thy cross upbear me
With strength, when I depart;
Tell me that naught can tear me
From my Redeemer's heart,
But since my trust is in Thy grace
Thou wilt accept me yonder,
Where I shall see Thy face!

Text Information

• First Line: When o'er my sins I sorrow
• Meter: 7, 6, 7, 6, 8, 7 ,6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: Passion
• Notes: C. Winkworth, Tr. a.; German: Wenn meine Suend' mich kraenken - Dr. J. Gesenius, 1646

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