Hymn 255 – O Saviour, like the publican | C&S English Hymnary

1. O Saviour, like the publican I lift my heart to Thee In Thy mercy and in Thy grace Be merciful to me. 2. I smite, O Lord, my eager heart lt‘s broken and in tears Lord, deliver my aching heart And have mercy on me. 3. In shame, I confess all my sins Grant me, Thy hope, O Lord I plead because of Jesus' blood Be merciful to me. 4. I am the chiefest of sinners Plentiful are my sins Because of the death of Jesus Come, have mercy on me. 5. Beneath the cross of Christ I stand It's shadow, my delight And God whose mercy is boundless Has had mercy on me AMEN