LYRICS
| Meter: | 8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
| | Writer(s): | Charles Wesley
| | Transl/Adapt: |
| | Dates: | 1734
| | Bible Refs: | Jn 6:37
| A Collection of Hymns (Methodist)
| 1889
| 80
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MUSIC
Hymns and Psalms with SA Sup.
| 345
| D
| Hymns and Songs
| 25
| D
| Baptist Hymn Book
| 139
| Eb
| Hymns of Faith
| 213
| Eb
| Methodist Hymn Book - Hymns
| 556
| Eb
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Alternate Tunes
| WALSALL | 8 6 8 6 (C.M.) | Henry Purcell & W. Anchors, c 1721 A Choice Collection of Psalm T |
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| 1. Terrible thought! shall I alone,
Who may be saved shall I
Of all, alas! whom I have known,
Through sin for ever die?
2. While all my old companions dear,
With whom I once did live,
Joyful at God's right hand appear,
A blessing to receive;
3. Shall I - amidst a ghastly band,
Dragged to the judgment-seat -
Far on the left with horror stand,
My fearful doom to meet?
4. Ah, no! I still may turn and live,
For still his wrath delays;
He now vouchsafes a kind reprieve,
And offers me his grace.
5. I will accept his offers now,
From every sin depart,
Perform my oft-repeated vow
And render him my heart.
6. I will improve what I receive,
The grace through Jesus given;
Sure, if with God on earth I live,
To live with him in heaven.
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