| Song | O Thou The Contrite Sinners Friend |
| Content Description | “O Thou The Contrite Sinners Friend” is a heartfelt Christian hymn that celebrates Jesus Christ as the compassionate friend of repentant sinners. It emphasizes God’s mercy, forgiveness, and readiness to receive all who turn to Him in humility and faith. Often used in penitential and devotional worship services, the hymn offers hope and assurance of salvation through Christ. The O Thou The Contrite Sinners Friend lyrics inspire repentance, trust, and gratitude for God’s redeeming grace. |
| Album | Hymns For Lent |
| Genre | Traditional Christian Hymns |
| Writer(s) | Charlotte Elliott |
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| Tags | Hymn, Traditional Worship, Lent, Penitence, Church Choir |
| Theme(s) | Mercy, Repentance, Forgiveness, Grace, Salvation |
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O Thou, The Contrite Sinners’ Friend,
Who, Loving, Lov’st Them To The End;
On This Alone My Hopes Depend,
That Thou Wilt Plead For Me.
When, Weary In The Christian Race,
Far Off Appears My Resting Place,
And, Fainting, I Mistrust Thy Grace,
Then, Saviour, Plead For Me.
When I Have Erred And Gone Astray
Afar From Thine And Wisdom’s Way,
And See No Glimmering, Guiding Way,
Still, Saviour, Plead For Me.
When Satan, By My Sins Made Bold,
Strives From Thy Cross To Loose My Hold,
Then With Thy Pitying Arms Enfold,
And Plead, Oh, Plead For Me!
And When My Dying Hour Draws Near,
Darkened With Sorrow, Pain, And Fear,
Then To My Fainting Sight Appear,
Pleading In Heaven For Me.
