Hymn 253 – O Lord, turn not Thy face from me | C&S English Hymnary

1. O Lord, turn not Thy face from me, Who lie in woeful state, Lamenting all my sinful life Before Thy mercy-gate. 2. A gate which open wide to those That do lament their sin; Shut not that gate against me, Lord But let me enter in. 3. I need n o t to confess my life To Thee, who best can tell What I have been; and what I am, I know Thou knows it well. 4. So come I to Thy mercy-gate, When mercy doth abound lmploring pardon for my sin, Tohealmydeadlywound. 5. OLord, I need not to repeat The comfort I would have; Thou know’st, O Lord, before I ask The blessing I do crave. 6. Mercy, good Lord, mercy I ask; This is the total sum: For mercy, Lord is all my suit, Lord, let Thy mercy come AMEN