Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#208

208. Like Bartimeus, we are blind

1 Like Bartimeus, we are blind,
Inwrapt in nature's night;
The grossest darkness veils ourmind,
For sin prevents the sight.

2 But lo! the Lord from heaven is come
To open sinners' eyes;
To make his wondrous mercy known,
And heal their maladies.

3 Come then, ye blind, and beg, and pray,
And in the Lord believe;
For who can tell? perhaps to-day
You may your sight receive.

4 Jesus of Naz'reth passeth by--
He is the sinner's friend;
Call on his name, and wait and cry,
He will your suit attend.

5 Should sinners say;, "Hold ye your peace,
"Nor dare to make so free,"
Then cry the more, and never cease,
"Have mercy, Lord, on me."

6 Your worthless garments leave behind;
Go to the Lord of light;
Trust in his name, however blind,
And he will give you sight.

Text Information

• First Line: Like Bartimeus, we are blind
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Scripture:
  Mark 10:46
• Topic: Bartimeus's Prayer; Holy Spirit: From the examples of sinners received

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