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O Holy Spirit, Comforter
Author: T. E. Holling, 1867- Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #165 (1917) Topics: Conviction of sin By the Spirit; Holy Spirit Convicting; Spirit Conviction by; Conviction of sin By the Spirit; Holy Spirit Convicting; Spirit Conviction by; Conviction, By the Spirit Lyrics: 1 O Holy Spirit, Comforter,
Blest Advocate and Friend,
Be near us in the stress of life,
Thy heavenly aid to lend,
For Thou the Spirit art
Of Life and Light and Love,
Our death, our doubt and sin
Thy coming shall remove.
2 O Holy Spirit, Comforter,
Thou promised guide divine,
On all the journey of our life
Command Thy light to shine.
So shall we never stray
From ways our Master trod,
So shall our pathway lead
To rest, to home and God.
3 O Holy Spirit, Comforter,
Thou searching, cleansing fire;
Come purge away the dross of sin,
Make pure the heart's desire.
Then kindle in us zeal,
And crown with tongues of flame,
With Pentecostal power
We shall the word proclaim.
4 O Holy Spirit, Comforter,
Convict the world of sin,
Reveal the righteousness of God,
The reign of Christ bring in.
Then shall the kings of earth
Their scepters sway in peace,
And war with all its woe
From all the earth shall cease.
5 O Holy Spirit, Comforter,
Now glorify the Son;
Now save and sanctify and seal,
And make Thy people one.
So shall the church on earth
Be as the Church above;
So shall the world become
A paradise of love. Languages: English Tune Title: PARADISE
O Holy Spirit, Comforter
Depth of mercy! Can there be
Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #331 (1917) Topics: Sinners Convicted; Sinners Convicted; Conviction, of sin; Sin Conviction of Lyrics: 1 Depth of mercy! Can there be
Mercy still reserved for me?
Can my God His wrath forbear?
Me, the chief of sinners, spare?
I have long withstood His grace,
Long provoked Him to His face,
Would not hearken to His calls,
Grieved Him by a thousand falls.
2 Whence to me this waste of love?
Ask my Advocate above;
See the cause in Jesus' face.
Now before the throne of grace.
There for me the Saviour stands,
Shows His wounds, and spread His hands;
God is love! I know, I feel;
Jesus weeps, and loves me still!
3 Jesus, answer from above;
Is not all Thy nature love?
Wilt thou not the wrong forget,
Suffering me to kiss Thy feet?
If I rightly read Thy heart,
If Thou all compassion art,
Bow Thine ear, in mercy bow,
Pardon and accept me now. Languages: English Tune Title: CULFORD
Depth of mercy! Can there be
The practical Use of the Moral Law to the convinced Sinner
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #L (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Spiritual Conviction First Line: Here, Lord, my soul convicted stands Lyrics: 1 Here, Lord, my soul convicted stands
Of breaking all thy ten commands:
And on me justly might'st thou pour
Thy wrath in one eternal show'r.
2 But thanks to God, its loud alarms
Have warn'd me of approaching harms:
And now, O Lord, my wants I see,
Lost and undone, I come to thee.
3 I know my fig-leaf righteousness
Can ne'er thy broken law redress:
Yet in thy gospel plan I see
There's hope of pardon e'en for me.
4 Here, I behold with wonder, Lord,
That Christ hath to thy law restor'd
Those honors of th' atoning day,
Which guilty sinners took away.
5 Amazing wisdom, power and love,
Display'd to rebels from above!
Do thou, O Lord, my faith increase
To love and trust thy plan of grace. Languages: English
The practical Use of the Moral Law to the convinced Sinner
The Prodigal Son
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CCXLVII (1799) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Sinner Under conviction First Line: See the rash youth, defil'd with sin Lyrics: Part I
The sinner departing from God:
1 See the rash youth, defil'd with sin,
Hear how he claims with haughty voice,
To have his portion, and begin
In vice and madness to rejoice.
2 His father gave with bounteous hands,
Richly were all his wants supply'd;
Thankless he took; in foreign lands
Wasted in pleasure, pomp and pride.
3 In lust and wine he spent the whole,
Forgot his Father and his home;
Nor thought nor felt he had a soul
Expos'd to meet the wrath to come.
4 The giddy crowd that round him throng,
In every sinful folly join;
Approve the mirth and chant the song
That casts contempt on things divine.
5 Thus lur'd by charms of flattering vice,
The rebel sees his substance fled;
His friends forsake, his wants arise,
For sin has struck his comforts dead.
Part II
The sinner under conviction:
6 With dying want the sinner cries,
Nor thinks rebellion makes his pain;
To strangers, far from home, applies,
Nor seeks his Father's grace to gain.
7 See the poor wretch with hunger prest,
Sunk low with swine to have a share;
Alas! how far from peaceful rest,
Tortur'd by conscience, guilt and fear.
8 'Tis thus the God of sov'reign grace
Begins to bring a rebel home;
The spirit shews his wretched case,
And points a judgment still to come.
9 Now self-condemn'd to works he flies
And thinks to cleanse a guilty mind,
Still far from penitence, which cries
To God for help, and feels resign'd.
10 Blinded by sin, to duty lost,
He grasps the husks and hates the bread;
Hill all his expectations crost,
His hopes from self and means are fled.
Part III
The Sinner brought to true repentance:
11 Now see the Rebel raise his eyes,
From dreaming folly just awake;
His soul relents with strange surprise,
And all his heart begins to break.
12 I starve, he cries, nor can I bear
This death I feel in sinful lands,
While servants of my Father share
The liberal bounty of his hands.
13 With deep repentance on my tongue,
I'll go and seek my Father's face,
Unworthy to be call'd a son,
I'll only ask a servant's place.
14 I'll tell him how I've griev'd his love,
And basely fled his holy sight,
How I've provok'd all heav'n above,
Nor thought or done a thing that's right.
15 Far off his Father saw him come,
And o'er him all his bowels yearn'd;
He rose to bless and greet his son,
And crown with grace his safe return.
16 The Rebel's heart with sorrow fill'd,
Bled for the crimes, which he had done:
Through all the Courts the triumph smil'd,
And sang the Father's grace alone.
Languages: English
The Prodigal Son
The Prodigal Son
Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns #CCXLVII (1802) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Sinner Under conviction First Line: See the rash youth, defil'd with sin Lyrics: Part I
The sinner departing from God:
1 See the rash youth, defil'd with sin,
Hear how he claims with haughty voice,
To have his portion, and begin
In vice and madness to rejoice.
2 His father gave with bounteous hands,
Richly were all his wants supply'd;
Thankless he took; in foreign lands
Wasted in pleasure, pomp and pride.
3 In lust and wine he spent the whole,
Forgot his Father and his home;
Nor thought nor felt he had a soul
Expos'd to meet the wrath to come.
4 The giddy crowd that round him throng,
In every sinful folly join;
Approve the mirth and chant the song
That casts contempt on things divine.
5 Thus lur'd by charms of flattering vice,
The rebel sees his substance fled;
His friends forsake, his wants arise,
For sin has struck his comforts dead.
Part II
The sinner under conviction:
6 With dying want the sinner cries,
Nor thinks rebellion makes his pain;
To strangers, far from home, applies,
Nor seeks his Father's grace to gain.
7 See the poor wretch with hunger prest,
Sunk low with swine to have a share;
Alas! how far from peaceful rest,
Tortur'd by conscience, guilt and fear.
8 'Tis thus the God of sov'reign grace
Begins to bring a rebel home;
The spirit shews his wretched case,
And points a judgment still to come.
9 Now self-condemn'd to works he flies
And thinks to cleanse a guilty mind,
Still far from penitence, which cries
To God for help, and feels resign'd.
10 Blinded by sin, to duty lost,
He grasps the husks and hates the bread;
Hill all his expectations crost,
His hopes from self and means are fled.
Part III
The Sinner brought to true repentance:
11 Now see the Rebel raise his eyes,
From dreaming folly just awake;
His soul relents with strange surprise,
And all his heart begins to break.
12 I starve, he cries, nor can I bear
This death I feel in sinful lands,
While servants of my Father share
The liberal bounty of his hands.
13 With deep repentance on my tongue,
I'll go and seek my Father's face,
Unworthy to be call'd a son,
I'll only ask a servant's place.
14 I'll tell him how I've griev'd his love,
And basely fled his holy sight,
How I've provok'd all heav'n above,
Nor thought or done a thing that's right.
15 Far off his Father saw him come,
And o'er him all his bowels yearn'd;
He rose to bless and greet his son,
And crown with grace his safe return.
16 The Rebel's heart with sorrow fill'd,
Bled for the crimes, which he had done:
Through all the Courts the triumph smil'd,
And sang the Father's grace alone.
Languages: English
The Prodigal Son
The Soul ruined
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Laudes Domini #221 (1890) Topics: Hope Under Conviction; Hope Under Conviction First Line: How sad our state by nature is! Lyrics: 1 How sad our state by nature is!
Our sin how deep it stains!
And Satan holds our captive minds
Fast in his slavish chains.
2 But there's a voice of sovereign grace,
Sounds from the sacred word;
"Ho! ye despairing sinners, come,
And trust a pardoning Lord."
3 My soul obeys the almighty call,
And runs to this relief;
I would believe thy promise, Lord;
Oh, help my unbelief!
4 A guilty, weak, and helpless worm,
On thy kind arms I fall;
Be thou my Strength and Righteousness,
My Saviour and my All. Languages: English
The Soul ruined
Pardon and Purity
Author: Benjamin Beddome Hymnal: Laudes Domini #226 (1890) Topics: Hope Under Conviction; Hope Under Conviction First Line: Can sinners hope for heaven Lyrics: 1 Can sinners hope for heaven,
Who love this world so well?
Or dream of future happiness,
While on the road to hell?
2 Shall they hosannas sing,
With an unhallowed tongue?
Shall palms adorn the guilty hand
Which does its neighbor wrong?
3 Thy grace, O God, alone,
Good hope can e'er afford!
The pardoned and the pure shall see
The glory of the Lord. Languages: English Tune Title: PRAYER
Pardon and Purity
The Father
Author: Thomas Binney Hymnal: Laudes Domini #240 (1890) Topics: Hope Under Conviction; Hope Under Conviction First Line: Eternal Light! eternal Light! Lyrics: 1 Eternal Light! eternal Light!
How pure the soul must be,
When, placed within thy searching sight,
It shrinks not, but, with calm delight
Can live, and look on thee!
2 The spirits that surround thy throne,
May bear the burning bliss;
But that is surely theirs alone,
Since they have never, never known
A fallen world like this.
3 There is a way for man to rise
To that sublime abode:
An offering and a sacrifice,
A Holy Spirit's energies,
An advocate with God.
4 These, these prepare us for the sight
Of holiness above:
The sons of ignorance and night
May dwell in the eternal Light,
Through the eternal Love! Languages: English Tune Title: NAUMANN
The Father
The Son
Author: C. E. May Hymnal: Laudes Domini #241 (1890) Topics: Hope Under Conviction; Hope Under Conviction First Line: O Saviour, where shall guilty man Lyrics: 1 O Saviour, where shall guilty man
Find rest except in thee?
Thine was the warfare with his foe,
The cross of pain, the cup of woe,
And thine the victory.
2 How came the everlasting Son,
The Lord of life, to die?
Why didst thou meet the tempter's power,
Why, Jesus, in thy dying hour,
Endure such agony?
3 To save us by thy precious blood,
To make us one in thee,
That ours might be thy perfect life,
Thy thorny crown, thy cross, thy strife,
And ours the victory.
4 Oh, make us worthy, gracious Lord,
Of all thy love to be;
To thy blest will our wills incline,
That unto death we may be thine,
And ever live in thee. Languages: English
The Son
The Holy Ghost
Author: Edward Caswall Hymnal: Laudes Domini #242 (1890) Topics: Hope Under Conviction; Hope Under Conviction First Line: Come, thou who dost the soul endue Lyrics: 1 Come, thou who dost the soul endue
With sevenfold gifts of grace;
Come, thou who dost the world renew,
Author of peace, consoler true,
Spirit of holiness.
2 Thou didst the gospel-trumpet sound
O'er all the world afar;
And summon from their sleep profound
The dead, who lay in darkness round,
To hail the Morning Star.
3 Thine be all praise for evermore,
From all salvation's heirs;
Thy goodness, truth, and love, and power,
Let all created worlds adore
In holy hymns and prayers.
4 O thou, who teachest us to place
In thee our hope and trust,
The stains of former guilt efface,
Confirm the innocent in grace,
And glorify the just. Languages: English
The Holy Ghost
"None other name"
Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: Laudes Domini #243 (1890) Topics: Hope Under Conviction; Hope Under Conviction First Line: I lay my sins on Jesus Lyrics: 1 I lay my sins on Jesus,
The spotless Lamb of God;
He bears them all, and frees us
From the accursed load;
I bring my guilt to Jesus,
To wash my crimson stains
White in his blood most precious,
Till not a stain remains.
2 I lay my wants on Jesus;
All fullness dwells in him;
He healeth my diseases,
He doth my soul redeem:
I lay my griefs on Jesus,
My burdens and my cares;
He from them all releases,
He all my sorrows shares.
3 I long to be like Jesus,
Meek, loving, lowly, mild;
I long to be like Jesus,
The Father's holy child,
I long to be with Jesus,
Amid the heavenly throng;
To sing with saints his praises,
And learn the angels' song. Languages: English Tune Title: LUX MUNDI
"None other name"
"I need thee"
Author: Frederick Whitfield Hymnal: Laudes Domini #244 (1890) Topics: Hope Under Conviction; Hope Under Conviction First Line: I need thee, precious Jesus! Lyrics: 1 I need thee, precious Jesus!
For I am full of sin;
My soul is dark and guilty,
My heart is dead within;
I need the cleansing fountain,
Where I can always flee,
The blood of Christ most precious,
The sinner's perfect plea.
2 I need thee, blessed Jesus!
For I am very poor;
A stranger and a pilgrim,
I have no earthly store;
I need the love of Jesus
To cheer me on my way,
To guide my doubting footsteps,
To be my strength and stay.
3 I need thee, blessed Jesus!
And hope to see thee soon,
Encircled with the rainbow,
And seated on thy throne:
There, with thy blood-bought children,
My joy shall ever be
To sing thy praise, Lord Jesus,
To gaze, my Lord, on thee! Languages: English
"I need thee"
With broken heart and contrite sigh
Author: C. Elvin, 1797-1873 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #443a (1917) Topics: Conviction, of sin; Sin Conviction of Lyrics: 1 With broken heart and contrite sigh,
A trembling sinner, Lord, I cry;
Thy pardoning grace is rich and free:
O God, be merciful to me!
2 I smite upon my troubled breast,
With deep and conscious guilt oppressed;
Christ and His cross my only plea:
O God, be merciful to me!
3 Far off I stand with tearful eyes,
Nor dare uplift them to the skies;
But Thou dost all my anguish see:
O God, be merciful to me!
4 Nor alms, nor deeds that I have done
Can for a single sin atone;
To Calvary alone I flee:
O God, be merciful to me!
5 And when, redeemed from sin and hell,
With all the ransomed throng I dwell,
My raptured song shall ever be,
That God was merciful to me! Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CROSS
With broken heart and contrite sigh
With broken heart and contrite sigh
Author: C. Elvin, 1797-1873 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #443b (1917) Topics: Conviction, of sin; Sin Conviction of Lyrics: 1 With broken heart and contrite sigh,
A trembling sinner, Lord, I cry;
Thy pardoning grace is rich and free:
O God, be merciful to me!
2 I smite upon my troubled breast,
With deep and conscious guilt oppressed;
Christ and His cross my only plea:
O God, be merciful to me!
3 Far off I stand with tearful eyes,
Nor dare uplift them to the skies;
But Thou dost all my anguish see:
O God, be merciful to me!
4 Nor alms, nor deeds that I have done
Can for a single sin atone;
To Calvary alone I flee:
O God, be merciful to me!
5 And when, redeemed from sin and hell,
With all the ransomed throng I dwell,
My raptured song shall ever be,
That God was merciful to me! Languages: English Tune Title: PENTECOST
With broken heart and contrite sigh
With tearful eyes I look around
Hymnal: Songs for the Sanctuary; or, Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (Words only) #517 (1868) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Hope Under Conviction; Law of God Conviction under Scripture: Matthew 11:28
With tearful eyes I look around
With tearful eyes I look around
Hymnal: Songs for the Sanctuary #517 (1868) Topics: Hope Under Conviction; Law of God Conviction under Scripture: Matthew 11:28
With tearful eyes I look around
Lord, how secure my conscience was
Author: Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #614 (1875) Topics: Hope Under Conviction; Law of God Conviction under Scripture: Romans 7:7-13
Lord, how secure my conscience was
Just as I am, without one plea
Author: C. Elliott Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #678 (1875) Topics: Hope Under Conviction; Law of God Conviction under Scripture: John 1:29 Tune Title: WOODWORTH
Just as I am, without one plea
No more, my God, I boast no more
Author: Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #687 (1875) Topics: Law of God Conviction under; Law of God Conviction under Tune Title: ERNAN
No more, my God, I boast no more
Jesus hath died
Author: Bonar Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #699 (1875) Topics: Law of God Conviction under; Law of God Conviction under First Line: No, not despairingly come I to thee
Jesus hath died
The Christian awakened—What must I do to be saved?
Author: Fawcett Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCXCIV (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Spiritual Conviction First Line: With melting Heart, and weeping Eyes Lyrics: 1 With melting Heart, and weeping Eyes,
My guilty soul for mercy cries;
What shall I do or whither flee,
T'escape that vengeance due to me?
2 'Till now, I saw no danger nigh;
I liv'd at ease, nor fear'd to die;
Wrapt up in self-deceit and pride,
"I shall have peace at last," I cry'd.
3 But when, great God, thy light divine
Had shone on this dark soul of mine,
Then, I beheld with trembling awe,
The terrors of thy holy law.
4 How dreadful now, my guilt appears,
In childhood, youth and growing years!
Before thy pure descerning eye,
Lord, what a filthy wretch as I!
5 Shall vengeance sill my soul pursue,
Death and destruction are my due;
Yet mercy can my guilt forgive,
And bid a dying sinner live.
6 Does not thy sacred word proclaim
Salvation free in Jesu's name?
To him I look and humbly cry,
"O save a wretch condemn'd to die!"
Scripture: Acts 9:6 Languages: English
The Christian awakened—What must I do to be saved?
Justification by Faith, not Works; or, The Law condemns, Grace Justifies
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #I.XCIV (1766) Topics: Conviction of Sin by the Law First Line: Vain are the Hopes the Sons of Men Lyrics: 1 Vain are the Hopes the Sons of Men
On their own Works have built;
Their Hearts by Nature all unclean,
And all their Actions Guilt.
2 Let Jew and Gentile stop their Mouths
Without a murm'ring Word,
And the whole Race of Adam stand
Guilty before the Lord.
3 In vain we ask God's righteous Law
To justify us now,
Since to convince, and to condemn,
Is all the Law can do.
4 Jesus, how glorious is thy Grace.
When in thy Name we trust!
Our Faith receives a Righteousness
That makes the Sinner just. Scripture: Romans 3:19-22 Languages: English
Justification by Faith, not Works; or, The Law condemns, Grace Justifies
Lord, how secure muy Conscience was
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #I.CXV (1766) Topics: Conviction of Sin by the Law Lyrics: 1 Lord, how secure my Conscience was,
And felt no inward Dread!
I was alive without the Law,
And thought my Sins were dead.
2 My Hopes of Heav'n were firm and bright,
But since the Precept came,
With a convincing Pow'r and Light,
I find how vile I am.
[3 My Guilt appear'd but small before,
Till terribly I saw
How Perfect, Holy, Just, and Pure,
Was thine eternal Law.
4 Then felt my Soul the heavy Load;
My Sins reviv'd again
I had provok'd a dreadful God,
And all my Hopes were slain.]
5 I'm like a helpless Captive sold,
Under the Pow'r of Sin;
I cannot do the Good I would,
Nor keep my Conscience clean.
6 My God, I cry with ev'ry Breath
For some kind Pow'r to save,
To break the Yoke of Sin and Death,
And thus redeem the Slave. Scripture: Romans 5:8-9 Languages: English
Lord, how secure muy Conscience was
And now the Scales have left mine Eyes
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #II.LXXXI (1766) Topics: Conviction of Sin by the Cross of Christ Lyrics: 1 And now the Scales have left mine Eyes,
Now I begin to see;
Oh the curs'd Deeds my Sins have done!
What murd'rous Things they be!
2 Were these the Traitors, dearest Lord,
That thy fair Body tore?
Monsters, that stain'd those heav'nly Limbs
With Floods of purple Gore?
3 Was it for Crimes that I had done,
My dearest Lord was slain,
When Justice seiz'd God's only Son,
And put his Soul to Pain?
4 Forgive my Guilt, O Prince of Peace,
I'll wound my God no more;
Hence from my Heart, ye Sins, be gone,
For Jesus I adore.
5 Furnish me, Lord, with heav'nly Arms
From Grace's Magazine,
And I'll proclaim eternal War
With ev'ry darling Sin.
Languages: English
And now the Scales have left mine Eyes
My heart, how dreadful hard it is!
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #II.XCVIII (1766) Topics: Conviction of Sin by the Cross of Christ Lyrics: 1 My Heart, how dreadful hard it is!
How heavy here it lies,
Heavy and cold within my Breast,
Just like a Rock of Ice!
2 Sin, like a raging Tyrant, sits
Upon this flinty Throne,
And ev'ry Grace lies bury'd deep
Beneath this Heart of Stone.
3 How seldom do I rise to God,
Or taste the Joys above?
This Mountain presses down my Faith,
And chills my flaming Love.
4 When smiling Mercy courts my Soul
With all its heav'nly Charms,
This stubborn, this relentless Thing
Would thrust it from my Arms.
5 Against the Thunders of thy Word,
Rebellious I have stood;
My Heart! it shakes not at the Wrath
And Terrors of a God.
6 Dear Saviour, steep this Rock of mine
In thine own Crimson Sea!
None but a Bath of Blood divine
Can melt the Flint away. Languages: English
My heart, how dreadful hard it is!
God's law is perfect
Hymnal: The Book of Praise #8 (1972) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Conviction of Sin First Line: God's law is perfect, and converts Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANDREW
God's law is perfect
The cry of the chastened
Hymnal: Bible Songs #10 (1901) Topics: Sin Conviction of First Line: Lord, in anger do not chasten Scripture: Psalm 6 Languages: English Tune Title: [Lord, in anger do not chasten]
The cry of the chastened
Divine Chastisement
Hymnal: The Psalter #12 (1912) Topics: Sin Conviction of First Line: Lord, rebuke me not in anger Lyrics: 1 Lord, rebuke me not in anger;
Chastened sore I waste away;
Pity my distress and hear me;
Lord, how long wilt Thou delay?
2 Come, O Lord, my soul deliver,
In Thy loving-kindness save.
Shall the dead Thy Name remember?
Who shall praise Thee in the grave?
3 Pity, Lord, my sad condition;
I am weary and distressed;
Many adversaries vex me,
Weeping, I can find no rest.
4 Now the foes that seek to harm me,
Quickly put to shame, shall flee,
For the Lord hath heard my weeping,
And He will regard my plea. Scripture: Psalm 6 Languages: English Tune Title: ZENO
Divine Chastisement
The resort of the godly is trouble
Hymnal: Bible Songs #64 (1901) Topics: Sin Conviction of First Line: Defend me, Lord, from shame Scripture: Psalm 31 Languages: English Tune Title: [Defend me, Lord, from shame]
The resort of the godly is trouble
The Blessedness of the Forgiven
Hymnal: Bible Songs #66 (1901) Topics: Sin Conviction of First Line: How blest the man whose trespass Refrain First Line: Ye righteous, in Jehovah Scripture: Psalm 32 Languages: English Tune Title: [How blest the man whose trespass]
The Blessedness of the Forgiven
God Our Resort in Trouble
Hymnal: The Psalter #80 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Sin Conviction of First Line: In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust Lyrics: 1 In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust,
I call upon Thy Name;
O save me in thy righteousness,
Nor let me suffer shame.
2 Bow down Thy ear to my request,
And swift deliv'rance send;
Be Thou to me a rock of strength,
A fortress to defend.
3 Since Thou my rock and fortress art,
My leader be, and guide;
From all temptation rescue me,
Thou dost my strength abide.
4 To Thee my spirit I commend;
Redemption is with Thee,
O Thou Jehovah, God of truth,
Who hast delivered me.
5 I hate all those that love the false,
My trust is in the Lord;
I will be glad, and joyfully
Thy mercy will record.
6 For my affliction Thou hast seen,
And known my many woes;
Thou hast not let me be enslaved,
But freed me from my foes.
7 Show mercy, Lord, to me distressed,
And send my soul relief,
My life is spent with bitterness,
My strength consumed with grief.
8 I mourn and fail because of sin,
Friends turn in dread away;
Reproached am I and terrified,
While foes conspire to slay.
9 But, Lord, in Thee is all my trust,
Thou art my God, I cried;
My life, my times are in Thy hand,
I in Thy strength confide.
10 From all that persecute my soul
thy gracious help I crave;
O smile upon thy servant, Lord,
And in Thy mercy save.
11 Let me not be ashamed, O Lord,
I plead with Thee to save;
but let the wicked be ashamed,
And silent in the grave.
12 Yea, let their lips henceforth be mute
Who words of falsehood seek,
The lips which with contempt and pride
Against the righteous speak.
Scripture: Psalm 31 Languages: English Tune Title: BRECON
God Our Resort in Trouble
A penitent's grief and supplication
Hymnal: Bible Songs #80 (1901) Topics: Sin Conviction of First Line: Lord, do not in hot displeasure Scripture: Psalm 38:1-9 Languages: English Tune Title: [Lord, do not in hot displeasure]
A penitent's grief and supplication
The Penitent's Saviour
Hymnal: Bible Songs #81 (1901) Topics: Sin Conviction of First Line: Lord, my God, in thee I'm trusting Refrain First Line: Distant from me never be Scripture: Psalm 38:10-13 Languages: English Tune Title: [Lord, my God, in thee I'm trusting]
The Penitent's Saviour
Sin and Forgiveness
Hymnal: The Psalter #83 (1912) Topics: Sin Conviction of First Line: How blest is he whose trespass Lyrics: 1 How blest is he whose trespass
Hath freely been forgiv'n,
Whose sin is wholly covered
Before the sight of heav'n.
Blest he to whom Jehovah
Imputeth not his sin,
Who hath a guileless spirit,
Whose heart is true within.
2 While I kept guilty silence,
My strength was spent with grief,
Thy hand was heavy on me,
My soul found no relief;
But when I owned my trespass,
My sin hid not from Thee,
When I confessed transgression,
Then Thou forgavest me.
3 So let the godly seek Thee
In times when Thou art near;
No whelming floods shall reach them
Nor cause their hearts to fear.
In Thee, O Lord, I hide me,
Thou savest me from ill,
And songs of Thy salvation
My heart with rapture thrill.
Scripture: Psalm 32 Languages: English Tune Title: RUTHERFORD
Sin and Forgiveness
Penitential Grief and Supplication
Hymnal: The Psalter #102 (1912) Topics: Sin Conviction of First Line: In Thy wrath and hot displeasure Lyrics: 1 In Thy wrath and hot displeasure,
Chasten not Thy servant, Lord;
Let Thy mercy, without measure,
Help and peace to me afford.
2 Heavy is my tribulation,
Sore my punishment has been;
Broken by Thy indignation,
I am troubled by my sin.
3 With my burden of transgression
Heavy laden, overborne,
Humbled low I make confession,
For my folly now I mourn.
4 Weak and wounded, I implore Thee;
Lord, to me Thy mercy show;
All my prayer is now before Thee,
All my trouble Thou dost know.
5 Darkness gathers, foes assail me,
But I answer not a word;
All my friends desert and fail me,
Only Thou my cry hast heard.
Scripture: Psalm 38 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. SYLVESTER
Penitential Grief and Supplication
A Plea for Salvation
Hymnal: The Psalter #103 (1912) Topics: Sin Conviction of First Line: Lord, in Thee am I confiding Lyrics: 1 Lord, in Thee am I confiding;
Thou wilt answer when I call,
Lest my foes, the good deriding,
Triumph in Thy servant's fall.
2 I am prone to halt and stumble,
Grief and sorrow dwell within,
Shame and guilt my spirit humble,
I am sorry for my sin.
3 Foes about my soul are closing,
Full of hatred, false and strong;
Choosing good, I find opposing
All who love and do the wrong.
4 Lord, my God, do not forsake me,
Let me know that Thou art near,
Under Thy protection take me,
As my Saviour now appear. Scripture: Psalm 38 Languages: English Tune Title: MOUNT VERNON
A Plea for Salvation
The penitent's prayer and confession
Hymnal: Bible Songs #106 (1901) Topics: Sin Conviction of First Line: Lord, to me compassion show Scripture: Psalm 51:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: [Lord, to me compassion show]
The penitent's prayer and confession
Penitential Prayers and Vows
Hymnal: Bible Songs #107 (1901) Topics: Sin Conviction of First Line: From my sins hide thou thy face Scripture: Psalm 51:5-9 Languages: English Tune Title: [From my sins hide thou thy face]
Penitential Prayers and Vows
The cry of the broken hearted sinner
Hymnal: Bible Songs #108 (1901) Topics: Sin Conviction of First Line: In thy great loving kindness, Lord Scripture: Psalm 51:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: [In thy great loving kindness, Lord]
The cry of the broken hearted sinner
Prayer for Pardon and Cleansing
Hymnal: Bible Songs #109 (1901) Topics: Sin Conviction of First Line: In Thy great loving kidness Lord Scripture: Psalm 51:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: [In Thy great loving kidness Lord]
Prayer for Pardon and Cleansing
Come, Holy Spirit, come
Author: The Rev. Joseph Hart, 1712-1768 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #135 (1920) Topics: Conviction of Sin Languages: English Tune Title: FRANCONIA
Come, Holy Spirit, come
Penitential Prayers
Hymnal: The Psalter #140a (1912) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Sin Conviction of First Line: God be merciful to me Lyrics: 1 God be merciful to me,
On Thy grace I rest my plea;
Plenteous in compassion Thou,
Blot out my transgressions now;
Wash me, make me pure within,
Cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin.
2 My transgressions I confess,
Grief and guilt my soul oppress;
I have sinned against Thy grace
And provoked Thee to Thy face;
I confess Thy judgment just,
Speechless, I Thy mercy trust.
3 I am evil, born in sin;
Thou desirest truth within.
Thou alone my Saviour art,
Teach Thy wisdom to my heart;
Make me pure, Thy grace bestow,
Wash me whiter than the snow.
4 Broken, humbled to the dust
By Thy wrath and judgment just,
Let my contrite heart rejoice
And in gladness hear Thy voice;
From my sins O hide Thy face,
Blot them out in boundless grace. Scripture: Psalm 51 Languages: English Tune Title: AJALON
Penitential Prayers
Penitential Prayers
Hymnal: The Psalter #140b (1912) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Sin Conviction of First Line: God be merciful to me Lyrics: 1 God be merciful to me,
On Thy grace I rest my plea;
Plenteous in compassion Thou,
Blot out my transgressions now;
Wash me, make me pure within,
Cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin.
2 My transgressions I confess,
Grief and guilt my soul oppress;
I have sinned against Thy grace
And provoked Thee to Thy face;
I confess Thy judgment just,
Speechless, I Thy mercy trust.
3 I am evil, born in sin;
Thou desirest truth within.
Thou alone my Saviour art,
Teach Thy wisdom to my heart;
Make me pure, Thy grace bestow,
Wash me whiter than the snow.
4 Broken, humbled to the dust
By Thy wrath and judgment just,
Let my contrite heart rejoice
And in gladness hear Thy voice;
From my sins O hide Thy face,
Blot them out in boundless grace. Scripture: Psalm 51 Languages: English Tune Title: TOPLADY
Penitential Prayers
Gracious Renewal and Testimoney
Hymnal: The Psalter #141 (1912) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Sin Conviction of First Line: Gracious God, my heart renew Lyrics: 1 Gracious God, my heart renew,
Make my spirit right and true;
Cast me not away from Thee,
Let Thy Spirit dwell in me;
Thy salvation's joy impart,
Steadfast make my willing heart.
2 Sinners then shall learn from me
And return, o God to Thee;
Saviour, all my guilt remove,
And my tongue shall sing Thy love;
Touch my silent lips, O Lord,
And my mouth shall praise accord.
3 Not the formal sacrifice
Hath acceptance in Thy eyes;
Broken hearts are in Thy sight
More than sacrificial rite;
Contrite spirit, pleading cries,
Thou, O God, wilt not despise.
4 Prosper Zion in thy grace
And her broken walls replace;
Then our righteous sacrifice
Shall delight Thy holy eyes;
Freewill off'rings, gladly made,
On Thy altar shall be laid. Scripture: Psalm 51 Languages: English Tune Title: GETHSEMANE
Gracious Renewal and Testimoney
A Penitent's Plea
Hymnal: The Psalter #142 (1912) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Sin Conviction of First Line: God be merciful to me Lyrics: 1 God, be merciful to me,
On Thy grace I rest my plea;
Plenteous in compassion Thou,
Blot out my transgression now;
Wash me, make me pure within,
Cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin,
Wash me, make me pure within,
Cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin.
2 I am evil born in sin;
Thou desired truth within.
Thou alone my Saviour art,
Teach Thy wisdom to my heart;
Make me pure, Thy grace bestow,
Wash me whiter than the snow,
Make me pure, Thy grace bestow,
Wash me whiter than the snow.
3 Gracious God, my heart renew,
Make my spirit right and tree;
Cast me not away from Thee,
Let Thy Spirit dwell in me;
Thy salvation's joy impart,
Steadfast make my willing heart,
Thy salvation's joy impart,
Steadfast make my willing heart.
4 Sinners then shall learn from me
And return, O God, to Thee;
Saviour, all my guilt remove,
And my tongue shall sing Thy love;
Touch my silent lips, O Lord,
And my mouth shall praise accord,
Touch my silent lips, O Lord,
And my mouth shall praise accord.
Scripture: Psalm 51 Languages: English Tune Title: REFUGE
A Penitent's Plea
Prayer for Pardon and Cleansing
Hymnal: The Psalter #143 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Sin Conviction of First Line: O God, according to Thy grace Lyrics: 1 O God, according to Thy grace
Be merciful to me,
In Thy abounding love blot out
All my iniquity;
O wash me wholly from my guilt
And make me clean within,
For my transgressions I confess,
I ever see my sin.
2 Against Thee only have I sinned,
Done evil in Thy sight;
Lord, in Thy judgment Thou art just,
And in thy sentence right.
Behold, in evil I was formed,
And I was born in sin,
But Thou wilt make me wise in heart,
Thou seekest truth within.
3 From all pollution make me clean,
Yea, whiter than the snow;
O let my broken heart rejoice
And gladness make me know;
Blot out all my iniquities,
And hide my sins from view;
Create in me a spirit right,
O God, my heart renew.
4 From out Thy presence cast me not,
Thy face no more to see;
Thy Holy Spirit and His grace
Take not away from me.
Restore me Thy salvation's joy,
My willing heart uphold;
Then sinners shall be turned to Thee
When I Thy ways unfold. Scripture: Psalm 51 Languages: English Tune Title: VOX DILECTI
Prayer for Pardon and Cleansing
The Law of God is Good and Wise
Author: Matthias Loy Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #150 (1990) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Sin Conviction of Lyrics: 1 The law of God is good and wise
and sets his will before our eyes,
shows us the way of righteousness,
and dooms to death when we transgress.
2 Its light of holiness imparts
the knowledge of our sinful hearts
that we may see our lost estate
and seek deliv'rance ere too late.
3 To those who help in Christ have found
and would in works of love abound
it shows what deeds are his delight
and should be done as good and right.
4 When men the offered help disdain
and wilfully in sin remain,
its terror in their ear resounds
and keeps their wickedness in bounds.
5 The law is good; but since the fall
its holiness condemns us all;
it dooms us for our sin to die
and has no pow'r to justify.
6 To Jesus we for refuge flee,
who from the curse has set us free,
and humbly worship at his throne,
saved by his grace through faith alone.
Scripture: Psalm 19:8 Languages: English Tune Title: ERHALT UNS, HERR
The Law of God is Good and Wise
Alas! And did my Saviour bleed?
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #183 (1972) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Conviction of Sin Languages: English Tune Title: MARTYRDOM
Alas! And did my Saviour bleed?
Lord, is it I?
Author: J. R. Clements Hymnal: Life Songs #190 (1916) Topics: Evangelistic Conviction First Line: Someone is slighting the Saviour of men Refrain First Line: Lord, is it I Scripture: Matthew 26:22 Languages: English Tune Title: [Someone is slighting the Saviour of men]
Lord, is it I?
Whom Wilt Thou Choose
Author: John W. Wayland Hymnal: Life Songs #191 (1916) Topics: Evangelistic Conviction First Line: Before Thee standeth Israel's King Languages: English Tune Title: [Before Thee standeth Israel's King]
Whom Wilt Thou Choose
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