1 When Abram, full of sacred awe,
Before Jehovah stood,
And, with an humble fervent prayer,
For guilty Sodom sued;
2 With what success, what wondrous grace,
Was his petitions crown'd!
The Lord would spare, if in the place
Ten righteous men were found.
3 And could a single, holy soul
So rich a boon obtain?
Good God, and shall a nation cry,
And plead with thee in vain?
4 Britain, all guilty as she is,
Her numerous saints can boast,
And now their fervent prayers ascend,
And can those prayers be lost?
5 Are not the righteous dear to thee,
Now as in ancient times?
Or does this sinful land exceed
Gomorrah in its crimes?
6 Still are we thine, we bear thy name,
Here yet is thine abode;
Long has thy presence bless'd our land,
Forsake us not, O God.
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First Line: | When Abraham, full of sacred awe |
Title: | A hymn for a fast day |
Meter: | C. M. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1792 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | Times and Seasons: Days of Humiliation; Abraham's: Intercession for Sodom; Fast day hymns(1 more...) |
Notes: | Author: S— |