John Brownlie (trans.) · 78 of 89

Hear me, O Lord, in mercy hear

I Hear me, O Lord, in mercy hear, And let my prayer like incense rise; My spirit feels Thy presence near, And rests upon Thy Sacrifice.

II I have no need Thou can'st not meet, There is no want that I can crave, But, lo! I find it at Thy feet, O Christ, Who cam'st my life to save.

III 'Tis pardon, Lord, my soul desires; And cleansing, most of all, I need; The strength the Holy Ghost inspires, His joy to cheer, His light to lead.

IV That I may serve Thee as I ought, And do Thy will from day to day; Help me to live as Thou hast taught, And grant the grace for which I pray.

V O, I am poor, and weak, and blind— My soul is empty and distressed; But, Lord, I have the earnest mind, And with Thy blessing, would be blest.