A REBEL'S SURRENDER

Don Fortner

O Lord, a stubborn rebel bows,

Compelled by sovereign grace,

My heart surrenders all to Thee,

Thy Son I now embrace.

My Heart, like flint, before Thy law

Was hard and would not break;

But when in Christ I saw Thy love,

This heart began to ache.

Though Sinai's wrath, like thunder, rolled

And terror seized my soul,

I would not bend my stubborn will

And yield to Thy control.

But mercy has my heart subdued,

Thy grace has broken in:

A bleeding Savior I have seen,

And now I hate my sin.

Now, Lord, I would be Thine alone,

For Thou hast set me free;

Come, take possession of my heart,

I long to live for Thee.

As it has pleased Thee, dearest Lord,

To save a wretch like me,

Come, rule me by Thy sovereign grace,

To serve and honor Thee.

(Tune: My Faith Has Found a Resting Place)

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