KenH
Well-Known Member
A hymn written by Joseph Irons in Zion's Hymns. (in 8s meter)
"Discovery"
1. Alas! what a dream I was in,
When thinking the conflict was o'er,
Supposing that crucified sin
Would struggle and plague me no more.
2. How soon I awoke in alarm,
And saw myself wholly deprav'd;
I fled to my Saviour's strong arm,
He pitied, deliver'd, and sav'd.
3. The more my corruptions annoy,
The more I solicit His aid;
And nothing can lessen my joy,
While on Him by faith I am stay'd.
4. My ruin endears Him to me -
When empty, His fulness I prize -
My danger, to Him makes me flee -
When hungry, my want He supplies.
5. All over defil'd and undone,
At Jesus' dear feet I now fall,
And trust in His merits alone,
My Surety, my life, and my all.
"Discovery"
1. Alas! what a dream I was in,
When thinking the conflict was o'er,
Supposing that crucified sin
Would struggle and plague me no more.
2. How soon I awoke in alarm,
And saw myself wholly deprav'd;
I fled to my Saviour's strong arm,
He pitied, deliver'd, and sav'd.
3. The more my corruptions annoy,
The more I solicit His aid;
And nothing can lessen my joy,
While on Him by faith I am stay'd.
4. My ruin endears Him to me -
When empty, His fulness I prize -
My danger, to Him makes me flee -
When hungry, my want He supplies.
5. All over defil'd and undone,
At Jesus' dear feet I now fall,
And trust in His merits alone,
My Surety, my life, and my all.