Author: Benjamin Beddome Meter: 6.5.6.5.6.5.6.5 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: O Thou, who art gracious Lyrics: 1. Oh thou who art gracious,And didst not refuse,The humble petitionsOf Gentiles and Jews;They sought and found mercy,In Jesus the Lord,Oh now to thy servant,Such blessings afford.2. Thou art a physician,All skilful to heal,In all my diseases,Thy pity can feel;Thou knowest I'm bruised,And wounded all o'er,Look down in thy mercy,Thy servant restore.3. Let faith in the SaviourEncourage my heart,Let some sacred promiseTrue comfort impart;His blood ever cleansing,Oh may I apply,On him without doubting,For safety rely.4. Expel the vile tempter,Dear Lord, from my breast,Then make it thy dwelling,And soothe it to rest;Let light, life, and pleasureMy pathway surround,And let me in JesusFor ever be found. Text Sources: Appeared posthumously in Hymns Adapted to Public Worship (London: Burton and Briggs,1818)
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