But through thy Son’s redeeming love,

For grace and mercy I implore Thee.

Salvation! I’m through Christ forgiven,

His blood has wash’d out all my woe;

New light, and joy, and peace from heaven

My sorrow-laden heart o’erflow:

To songs of joy change notes of sadness,

Since thou at length art heard, my tongue!

My tears! from bitter anguish wrung,

Flow on, but flow as tears of gladness.