The poetical works of John and Charles Wesley

Come, Lord, come quickly from above,
The object of Thy bleeding love
Is sick, and wants Thine aid;
Lover of every helpless soul,
O let Thy pity make him whole,
Whose mind on Thee is stay'd.

His only trust is in Thy blood,
Thou sinner's Advocate with God,
Thou all-atoning Lamb,
The virtue of Thy death impart,
Speak comfort to his drooping heart,
And tell him all Thy name.

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Give him Thy pardoning love to feel,
And freely his backslidings heal,
Repair his faith's decay;
Restore the sweetness of Thy grace,
Reveal the glories of Thy face,
And take his sins away.

Speak, Lord, and let him find Thee near,
O bid him now be of good cheer,
Declare his sins forgiven:
Return, Thou Prince of Peace, return,
Thou Comforter of all that mourn,
And look him into heaven.

University of Virginia Library

XXVII. FOR A SICK FRIEND IN DARKNESS.