'My business lies at Jesus' gate' (hymn) written by John Berridge

Based on Luke 16: 20 - waiting for help


My business lies at Jesus' gate,

Where many a Lazar comes;

And here I sue, and here I wait

For mercy's falling crumbs.


My rags and wounds my wants proclaim,

And help from him implore;

The wounds do witness I am lame,

The rags that I am poor.


The Lord, I hear, the hungry feeds,

And cheereth souls distressed;

He loves to bind up broken reeds,

And heal a bleeding breast.


His name is Jesus, full of grace,

Which draws me to his door;

And will not Jesus show his face,

And bring his gospel store?


Supplies of every grace i want,

And each day want supply;

And if no grace the Lord will grant,

I must lie down and die.


 

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