'From POEMS and SONGS [1875 Edition]' by Robert Tannahill

ALMIGHTY Pow’r, who wings the storm,
  And calms the raging wind,
Restore health to my wasted form,
  And tranquilize my mind,

For ah! how poignant is the grief
  Which self misconduct brings,
When racking pains find no relief,
  And injur'd conscience stings.

Let penitence forgiveness plead,
  Hear lenient mercy's claims;
Thy justice let be satisfied,
  And blotted out my crimes.

But should thy sacred law of right
  Seek life, a sacrifice,
O! haste that awful, solemn night
  When death shall veil mine eyes.

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