KenH
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A hymn written by Joseph Irons in Zion’s Hymns. (in 7s meter)
“Mercy Obtained”
1. Sinners, ruin'd by the fall,
Listen to the words of Paul;
He, whose life with blood was stain'd,
Pard'ning mercy has obtain'd.
2. Mercy met me in the way,
Mercy taught my soul to pray,
Mercy shone around me bright,
And when blind, restor'd my sight.
3. I, to endless death drew near,
Mercy stopp'd my mad career;
Mercy, stooping from the throne,
Broke and chang'd my heart of stone.
4. Mercy, sov'reign, rich, and free,
Made the Saviour known to me;
Bid me trust in Jesus' name,
And His dying love proclaim.
5. Mercy taught a Saul to preach;
None are out of mercy's reach,
Who their guilt and sin deplore,
And who wait at mercy's door.
“Mercy Obtained”
1. Sinners, ruin'd by the fall,
Listen to the words of Paul;
He, whose life with blood was stain'd,
Pard'ning mercy has obtain'd.
2. Mercy met me in the way,
Mercy taught my soul to pray,
Mercy shone around me bright,
And when blind, restor'd my sight.
3. I, to endless death drew near,
Mercy stopp'd my mad career;
Mercy, stooping from the throne,
Broke and chang'd my heart of stone.
4. Mercy, sov'reign, rich, and free,
Made the Saviour known to me;
Bid me trust in Jesus' name,
And His dying love proclaim.
5. Mercy taught a Saul to preach;
None are out of mercy's reach,
Who their guilt and sin deplore,
And who wait at mercy's door.