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286 Guilt makes me unable To stand or to flee ; So Cain murder d Abel, And trembled like me.

3 Each sin, like his blood, With a terrible cry, Calls loudly on God To strike from on high : Nor can my repentance, Extorted by fear, Reverse the just sentence ; Tis just, though severe.

4 The case is too plain, I had my own choice ; Again, and again, I slighted his voice, His warnings neglected, His patience abused, His gospel rejected, His mercy refused.

5 And must I then go For ever to dwell In torments and woe With devils in hell ? Oh where is the Saviour I scorn d in times past ? His word in my favour Would save me at last.

6 Lord Jesus, on thee I venture to call, Oh look upon me The vilest of all! For whom didst thou languish, And bleed on the tree ? Oh pity my anguish, And say, &quot; Twas for thee/

7 A case such as mine Will honour thy power ; All hell will repine, All heaven adore ;