And plunged me in des­pair

The phrase "And plunged me in des­pair" resonates through 2 hymns, touching hearts across generations.

“And plunged me in des­pair”· 2 hymns found
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My con­sci­ence felt and owned the guilt,
My con­science felt and owned the guilt,

And plunged me in des­pair

I saw my sins His blood had spilt,
I saw my sins His blood had spilt,

I Saw One Hanging on a Tree

lyricist: John Newton, 1779
Composer: Edwin Excell, 1917
Hymn 1

...My con­sci­ence felt and owned the guilt,

And plunged me in des­pair,

I saw my sins His blood had spilt,...

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My con­sci­ence felt and owned the guilt,

And plunged me in des­pair,

I saw my sins His blood had spilt,

I Saw One Hanging on a Tree

In Evil Long I Took Delight

Composer: Hugh Wilson, 1800
Hymn 2

...My con­science felt and owned the guilt,

And plunged me in des­pair,

I saw my sins His blood had spilt,...

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My con­science felt and owned the guilt,

And plunged me in des­pair,

I saw my sins His blood had spilt,

In Evil Long I Took Delight

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