Hymnal: The Christian Hymn-Book
Date: 1829
Compiler: B W Stone and T Adams
Publisher/Printer: N L Finnell
First Line: As Jacob did in days of old
Topic: Supplication
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 53
Page Number: 059, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsAs Jacob did in days of old,
So will my soul do now;
Wrestle, and to my Jesus hold,
Nor will I let him go.
Like Jacob, I am weak and faint,
And overwhelm'd with wo;
Lord, hear and pity my complaint,
For I'll not let thee go.
I come, encourag'd by thy word,
That mercy thou wilt show;
Except thou bless me, dearest Lord,
I will not let thee go.
I come to ask forgiveness free,
Tho' I have been thy foe;
Except thou grant it, Lord, to me,
I will not let thee go.
I come to open all my wounds,
My sorrow and my wo;
Except thy healing grace abounds,
I will not let thee go.
I come to tell thee all my fears,
And conflicts here below;
Except thy mercy, Lord, appears,
I will not let thee go.
I come thy promises to plead,
Where love and mercy flow;
Except thou bless my soul indeed,
I will not let thee go.
I come to give thee this vile heart,
Which sin has mangled so;
Except salvation thou impart,
I will not let thee go.
Thus will I wrestle while I live
A pilgrim here below;
And when in glory I arrive,
I will not let thee go.