Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
Psalm 51:2
Words: Anonymous, arranged in Brightest and Best, edited by Robert Lowry & Howard Doane (New York & Chicago, Illinois: Biglow & Main, 1875), page 65.
Music: Red Oak W. Howard Doane, 1875 (🔊 pdf nwc).
Heavy laden, sick with sin,
Foes without, and foes within,
Lo! I come on bended knee,
Lamb of God, O hear Thou me.
Only Thou canst heal my woe,
Only Thou my grief dost know;
Thou didst die on Calvary,
Lamb of God, O pity me.
All my soul with guilt is dyed,
Thou for me wast crucified;
By Thy precious blood so free,
Lamb of God, O pardon me;
Savior, own me now and bless,
Clothe me in Thy righteousness;
Hear, O hear my prayer to Thee,
Lamb of God, O save Thou me.