Psalms 32 - The Joy of Full Forgiveness

Verse 1 How blest is he whose trespass By grace is washed away; Whose sin, by love’s own covering, No more shall see the day. To whom the Lord no reckoning Of guilt or wrong imputes; Within whose soul, in spirit, No shade of falsehood suits. Chorus O Lord, in mercy hear us, When to Thy throne we cry; With all our sin confessing, On Thy great love rely. Thou art our Hiding-Place, Our Song in trouble's night; Preserve us by Thy counsel, And lead us in the light. Verse 2 While I in silence yielded To guilt's consuming hand, Thy heavy hand upon me Did all my strength withstand. My soul was parched and withered, Like desert sands forlorn, Until at last in anguish My true contrition born. Chorus O Lord, in mercy hear us, When to Thy throne we cry; With all our sin confessing, On Thy great love rely. Thou art our Hiding-Place, Our Song in trouble's night; Preserve us by Thy counsel, And lead us in the light. Verse 3 Then I my sin acknowledged, My guilt no more concealed; Before Thy throne of mercy, My heart to Thee unsealed. Thy swift and full forgiveness Did set my spirit free; A pardoned soul rejoices In Thy security. Chorus O Lord, in mercy hear us, When to Thy throne we cry; With all our sin confessing, On Thy great love rely. Thou art our Hiding-Place, Our Song in trouble's night; Preserve us by Thy counsel, And lead us in the light. Verse 4 The faithful soul shall find Thee A shelter in the flood; A Rock of sure foundation, By Thy redeeming blood. We look to Thee for guidance, Thy watchful eye will lead; No sorrow comes to those who, In simple faith, take heed. Final Chorus O Lord, in mercy hear us, We lift our joyful cry! Our sin is all forgiven, On Thy great love rely. Thou art our Hiding-Place, Our Song in trouble's night; Preserve us by Thy counsel, And lead us in the light. Closing Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.