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Lo! through the gloom of guilty fears, My faith discerns a dawn of grace; The Sun of Righteousness appears In Jesus’ reconciling face. My suffering, slain, and risen Lord! In deep distress I turn to Thee— I claim acceptance in thy word, My God! my God! forsake not me!
Lo! through the gloom of guilty fears, My faith discerns a dawn of grace; The Sun of Righteousness appears In Jesus’ reconciling face. My suffering, slain, and risen Lord! In deep distress I turn to Thee— I claim acceptance in thy word, My God! my God! forsake not me!
Approximate author period: c. 1812 AD · industrial
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- James Montgomery
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- Approximate author period: c. 1812 AD · industrial
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- A Cyclopædia of Sacred Poetical Quotations (catalogued1888) (1888 AD)
Page 187 · printed citation: James Montgomery · subject: DISTRESS
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