Lord, we confess our numerous faults, How great our guilt…
““Lord, we confess our numerous faults, How great our guilt has been! Foolish and vain were all our thoughts, And all our lives were sin. 2 But O, my soul, for ever praise, For ever love his Name, Who turns thy feet from dangerous ways Of folly, sin, and shame. 3 'Tis not by works of righteousness Which our own hands have done; But we are sav'd by sovereign grace Abounding thro' his Son. 4 'Tis from the mercy of our God That all our hopes begin; 'Tis by the water and the blood Our souls are wash'd from sin. 5 'Tis thro' the purchase of his death, Who hung upon the tree,””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A confession of human sinfulness and reliance on divine grace for redemption, emphasizing that salvation is a gift, not earned by deeds.
In simple terms: Human sin, divine grace, redemption
Key Takeaway
Grace, not works, saves.
Themes
Sin
Grace
Redemption
Humility
Faith
Mood
solemn
hopeful
reverent
Type
Hymn
Theological
Devotional
When to use this quote
- Personal repentance
- Worship services
- Sermons on grace
- Spiritual counseling
- Christian education
Key Concepts
Confession
Divine mercy
Salvation through Christ
Practical Applications
- Teaching doctrine of grace
- Encouraging repentance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging sin affect one's spiritual life?
- What role does grace play in personal transformation?