Pardon and Sanctification in Christ. (397) How sad our state by nature is! Our sin -- how deep it stains! And Satan binds our captive minds, Fast in his slavish chains. 2 But there's a voice of sovereign grace Sounds from the sacred word; -- "Ho! ye despairing sinners! come And trust a faithful Lord." 3 My soul obeys the gracious call And runs to this relief; I would believe thy promise, Lord! Oh! help my unbelief. 4 To the blest fountain of thy blood, Incarnate God! I fly; Here let me wash my spotted soul, From crimes of deepest dye. 5 A guilty, weak, and helpless worm, On thy kind arms I fall; Be thou my strength and righteousness My Jesus, and my all. Isaac Watts, 1707.
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