THERE IS A STRUGGLE IN MY SOUL
Don Fortner
There is a struggle in my soul,
A warfare in my breast
My sinful flesh strives for control
And never lets me rest.
My best works all are marred by sin,
My goodness is defiled:
My righteousness is only sin,
My thoughts with sin run wild.
In my flesh there is nothing good,
Only my wretched sin:
I cannot do the things I would,
I cannot cease from sin.
But in my inmost soul, I know,
I love God's holy law,
Abhor myself and all I do-
My sin is my soul's gall.
O wretched, wretched man I am!
Who shall deliver me?
The blood of Jesus Christ the Lamb
Alone can set me free!
O God, be merciful to me!
I am a wretch undone.
O God, be merciful to me!
I trust Your holy Son.
I am from condemnation free,
Through Jesus Christ, my Lord,
And live in hope of that great day
When I shall see my God:
Then I from all sin shall be free
And enter into rest:
Soon I shall gain the victory,
And be forever blessed!
(Tune: It Came upon a Midnight Clear)
Common Meter Double 86.86.D