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John Newton - Peter Sinning And Repenting
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When Peter boasted, soon he fell,
Yet was by grace restored;
His case should be regarded well
By all who fear the Lord. 

A voice it has, and helping hand,
Backsliders to recall;
And cautions those who think they stand,
Lest suddenly they fall. 

He said, Whatever others do,
With Jesus I`ll abide;
Yet soon amidst a murd`rous crew
His suff`ring Lord denied. 

He who had been so bold before,
Now trembled like a leaf;
Not only lied, but cursed and swore,
To gain the more belief. 

While he blasphemed he heard the cock,
And Jesus looked in love;
At once, as if by lightning struck,
His tongue forbore to move. 

Delivered thus from Satan`s snare
He starts, as from a sleep;
His Saviour`s look he could not bear,
But hasted forth to weep. 

But sure the faithful cock had crowed
A hundred times in vain;
Had not the Lord that look bestowed,
The meaning to explain. 

As I, like Peter, vows have made,
Yet acted Peter`s part;
So conscience, like the cock, upbraids
My base, ungrateful heart. 

Lord Jesus, hear a sinner`s cry,
My broken peace renew;
And grant one pitying look, that I
May weep with Peter too.
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