Through the blood, I come to You, Lord

Through the blood

I come to You

Lord

To Your throne of grace in prayer;

How I need Your tender mercies

Timely grace

and loving care!

Cover me

for I am helpless.

Hide me as my heart I bare.

Cling to me in loving kindness.

Be my shield from every snare.

My habitual

heedless conduct

Full of self has ever been.

I abhor that I could stumble

Even one due to this sin.

I confess that I’m a sinner—

Laying hands on You within.

Wash me clean till I am spotless

And restore my inner man!

In my spirit

by Your mercy

Shine upon my wayward heart.

Break the independent nature

Of my soul

each inward part.

Make me one who cares for others

Nurturing

to life impart

Buoyant with Your living Spirit

Cherishing this fresh new start.

Lord

I turn my whole heart

yielding

To You

for Your masterpiece.

In Your light comes understanding;

You forgive and joy increase.

My mind setting on my spirit

I can sense Your life and peace;

Turning to You in my spirit

I find You

my true release.

Lord

You’ve been my only comfort.

Even now You comfort me.

I cannot be lost and mournful.

I love You increasingly.

Your dear blood does cleanse me wholly

White as snow effectively.

I stand with Your inward working

I in You and You in me.

I agree with what You’re speaking

In my heart

and in Your Word.

You alone are sanctuary

Your dear presence joy assured.

What You are imbues me sweetly.

I will rest in what I’ve heard—

Private

wooing words

like kisses

Touching depths

with love conferred.

Through Your precious blood

I come Lord

To Your dear and lovely face.

I love You for You love deeply

Holding me in Your embrace.

Heav’n and earth may bear this witness—

Here

the object of Your grace

Is myself

blood-washed

enlivened

Full of joy

Your joy to trace.