Hymn 243 – O LORD, turn not away thy face | C&S English Hymnary

1. O LORD, turn not away thy face From him that lies prostrate Lamenting sore his sinful life Before thy mercy-throne. 2. Which gate thou open’st wide to those That do lament their sin Shut not that gate against me, Lord But let me enter in. 3. And call me not to mine account How I have lived here For then I know right well O Lord How vile I shall appear. 4. So come I to thy mercy-gate Where mercy doth abound Requiring mercy for my sin To heal my deadly wound. 5. Mercy, good Lord, mercy I ask This is the total sum For mercy, Lord is all my suit Lord, let thy mercy come AMEN