135a. Oh, that my load of sin were gone

1 Oh, that my load of sin were gone,
Oh, that I could at last submit
At Jesus’ feet to lay it down,
To lay my soul at Jesus’ feet!

2 Rest for my soul I long to find:
Saviour of all, if mine thou art,
Give me thy meek and lowly mind,
And stamp thine image on my heart.

3 Break off the yoke of inbred sin,
And fully set my spirit free;
I cannot rest till pure within,
Till I am wholly lost in thee.

4 Fain I would learn of thee, my God;
Thy light and easy burden prove,
The cross, all stain'd with hallow'd blood,
The labor of thy dying love.

5 I would, but thou must give the power;
My heart from every sin release;
Bring near, bring near the joyful hour,
And fill me with thy perfect peace.

Text Information
First Line: Oh, that my load of sin were gone
Publication Date: 1870
Notes: Tune for 216, 69, 70, and 305 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a)
Tune Information
Name: HAMBURG
Arranger: Dr. L. Mason
Meter: L. M.
Key: F Major or modal



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