'In darkness born, I went astray' (hymn) written by John Berridge

Based on Psalm 26: 9 - light in God's light


 In darkness born, i went astray,

And wandered from the gospel way;

And since the Saviour gave me sight,

I cannot see without his light.


So poor, and blind, and lame I am, 

My all is bound up in the Lamb;

And blessed am I when I see

My spirit's inmost poverty.


I cannot walk without his might,

I cannot see without his light;

I can have no access to God,

But through the merits of his blood.


It makes me feel my ruined state,

It lays my soul at mercy's gate;

And Jesus smiles at such a guest;

And cheers him with a heavenly feast.


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