Religion

Matthew 26: The dire occasion of my fall

by Charles Wesley 1707–1788

From Short Hymns on Select Passages of the Holy Scriptures (1762) · Osborn ed., vol. 10 (1871)

Religion

The dire occasion of my fall
O may I still, like Peter, fly.
My Saviour's words to mind recall.
And feel the influence of His eye I
My sins and past unfaithfulness
I would at Jesus' feet deplore,
Till comforted by pardoning grace
I rise, and trust my heart no more.

Jesus, almighty to convert.
On me Thy conquering mercy show,
Strike by Thy love this rocky heart.
And bid the contrite waters flow:
But let me still embrace Thy feet,
Weep on, when graciously forgiven,
Till Thou exalt me to Thy seat,
And dry these gracious tears in heaven.

MLA

Wesley, Charles. “Matthew 26: The dire occasion of my fall.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/wesley_c/4576/.

Chicago

Wesley, Charles. “Matthew 26: The dire occasion of my fall.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/wesley_c/4576/.

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