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Savior, all my sins confessing

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1 Savior, all my sins confessing,
Gracious hear me when I cry;
Give through faith the promised blessing,
Freely, fully justify.

2 By Thy Holy Spirit's leading,
Bring me to Thy bosom nigh;
In Thy blessed footsteps treading,
Soul and body sanctify.

3 So, the days of conflict ended,
In the mansions of the sky,
Whither, Lord, Thou art ascended,
With Thyself, me glorify.


Source: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #14

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Author: Thomas Haweis

Thomas Haweis (b. Redruth, Cornwall, England, 1734; d. Bath, England, 1820) Initially apprenticed to a surgeon and pharmacist, Haweis decided to study for the ministry at Oxford and was ordained in the Church of England in 1757. He served as curate of St. Mary Magdalen Church, Oxford, but was removed by the bishop from that position because of his Methodist leanings. He also was an assistant to Martin Madan at Locke Hospital, London. In 1764 he became rector of All Saints Church in Aldwinkle, Northamptonshire, and later served as administrator at Trevecca College, Wales, a school founded by the Countess of Huntingdon, whom Haweis served as chaplain. After completing advanced studies at Cambridge, he published a Bible commentary and a volume… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Savior, all my sins confessing
Author: Thomas Haweis
Meter: 8.7
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Christian Hymns #151

Christian Hymns #151
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Church Book #61

Church Book #61
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Church Book #61

Church Book #61

Evangelical Lutheran Hymn Book with Tunes #14

Evangelical Lutheran Hymn Book with Tunes #14
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Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #14

Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #14
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Hymns for the use of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, by the Authority of the Ministerium of Pennsylvania #57

Hymns for the use of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, by the Authority of the Ministerium of Pennsylvania #57
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Luther League Hymnal #30

Luther League Hymnal #30
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The Church and Sunday-School Hymnal #40

The Church and Sunday-School Hymnal #40
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