Righteous Lord, attend my cry

Righteous Lord, attend my cry,
Hearken to my earnest prayer;
Now absolve me, or I die.
Now mine innocence declare,'
From the' Accuser's charge release.
Clear me by Thy righteousness.

Jesu, take the sinner's part,
Plead my cause, in pity plead;
Thou hast proved my trembling heart.
Hast from condemnation freed,
Visited my nature's night,
Cheer'd me by the gospel light.

Lord, Thou know'st my simpleness.
Guile Thou shalt not find in me,
Fully purposed through Thy grace
Sin to' eschew, and cleave to Thee,
Satan's works and ways to shun.
Guided by Thy word alone.

Still support me in Thy ways,
And my foot shall never fall;
Thou hast heard my calls for grace.
Thou wilt hear me when I call;
Bow Thine ear, in mercy bow.
Hear me. Lord, and hear me now!

Send me succour from above.
Thou whose arm is bared to save
Those who trust Thy wondrous love,
Who in Thee affiance have;
Saviour Thou from all their foes,
All who Thee and Thine oppose!

Keep me, who in Thee confide.
As the apple of Thine eye;
Shade me with Thy wings, and hide
While my deadly foes are nigh;
Ever greedy to devour.
Save me from the' oppressor's power I

Lo! they still my steps surround,
Watch my helpless soul to slay!
Thou their cruel pride confound,
Spoil the lion of his prey!
Thou, for Satan's downfall, rise,
Cast the' Accuser from the skies!

Save me from the wicked. Lord,
Weapons of Thy wrath severe,
Thine avenging scourge and sword.
Men who have their portion here.
With all worldly good endow'd,
Poor, and destitute of God!

But my whole desire Thou art,
Happy when I see Thy face;
When renew'd and pure in heart,
Partner of the perfect grace.
Bright I in Thine image shine,
Satisfied with love Divine.