Verse 1
Jesus to those he most approves,
And as his choicest fav’rites loves
Doth more abundantly impart
His grief and heaviness of heart:
And all who thankfully embrace
The marks of his distinguish’d grace,
Shall nearest him above sit down,
With brighter jewels in their crown.
Verse 2
Lord, in my contrite heart reveal
What Thou wert pleas’d for me to feel:
That deep, mysterious grief unknown
Thou shalt not bear it all alone:
My sins, the cause of thy distress,
My sins I mournfully confess,
Thy cup partake, thy sorrow share,
And to my grave thy burthen bear.