I Seem Desirous to Repent

I seem desirous to repent, But cannot without thee

I seem desirous to repent, But cannot without thee
Soften this hard heart, or lament My own obduracy;
Gladly I would thy word believe, My dear Redeemer know,
But neither can rejoice, nor grieve, Till thou the power bestow.

I would more sensibly distressed, Throughout this evil day
Struggle to utter my request. But cannot, cannot pray,
Until the Spirit from on high His needful aid impart,
And raise a supplicating cry Within my broken heart.

My want of thankfulness, and love, And every grace, I own,
Nor will the mountains e’er remove Till thou, my God, come down;
Till thou thine own desires fulfil, Thyself to sinners join,
And kindly work in me to will And do the will divine.

Philippians ii. 13.