O Saviour of
sinners,
T hy
name is excellent,
thy
glory high,
thy
compassions unfailing,
thy
condescension wonderful,
thy
mercy tender.
I bless thee for the
discoveries, invitations,
promises of the
gospel
for in them is pardon for rebels,
liberty for captives,
health for the sick,
salvation for the
lost.
I come to thee in
thy beloved name of Jesus;
re-impress thy image upon my
soul;
Raise me above the
smiles and frowns of the world,
regarding it as a light thing to
be judged by men;
May thy approbation
be my only aim,
thy Word my one rule.
Make me to abhor
that which grieves thy
Holy Spirit,
to suspect consolations of a
worldly nature,
to shun a careless way of life,
to reprove evil,
to instruct with meekness those
who oppose me,
to be gentle and patient towards
all men,
to be not only a professor but an
example
of the gospel,
displaying in every relation,
office, and condition
its excellency,
loveliness and advantages.
How little have I
illustrated my principles
and improved my privileges!
How seldom I served
my generation!
How often have I
injured and not recommended
my Redeemer!
How few are those
blessed through me!
In many things I
have offended,
in all come short of thy glory;
Pardon my iniquity,
for it is great.