An original hymn with a text by Mark Fotheringham below.  Watch on YouTube: The Sinner's Petition

Jesus, my Savior, I seek for Thee now

To help me repent of my sin,

Thus to return to Thy graces, so to feel of thy Spirit.

I beg forgiveness to know joy again.

I surely have wandered far away from Thy path.

In darkness I stumble, here I fall in shame.

By Thy infinite power, release me, O purge me

From stains which have tarnished my poor name.

Goodness and mercy are found in Thy heart.

Compassion was ever Thy song.

Though I deserve no such bounty, I will seek for Thy favor:

Thy suffering in my place, for my wrong.

I have not the power to erase what I've done.

My weakness beguiles me, I rely on Thee.

Look upon me in mercy, I pray for forgiveness.

By faith and Atonement, set me free.