For Thy dear sake, and only Thine,
I ask for mercy tremblingly!
My sins are more than I can count,
Each day is swelling the amount;
All stained with guilt, I seek the Fount
Of holiness and purity.
Forgive the debt that I confess,—
Wash out my sins, my efforts bless;
And clothe me with Thy righteousness,
In time and through eternity!