1099    C.M.     J. Hupton
“And he … wept bitterly.” Matt. 26. 75; Luke 22. 62

1 Jesus, omnipotent to save,
  Exalted Prince of grace!
  Light, life, and love, thou dost bestow
  On men of vilest race.

2 The heart of steel to thee must yield,
  The adamant give way;
  The stoutest rebel bow and kneel,
  And own thy sovereign sway.

3 Thy dying love, thy mercy felt,
  Makes godly sorrow rise;
  And tears of penitential grief
  Gush from the sinner’s eyes.

4 Pardon through thy dear wounds and blood,
  Thy gracious hand reveals,
  And thy good Spirit on the heart
  That gracious pardon seals.

5 “I hate my sins, I loathe myself,
  O Lord!” the sinner cries;
  “O quell my lust, nor let me fall!”
  He prays with lifted eyes.