Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: Hear gracious God a sinner's cry
Topic: The Gospel/Faith and Repentance
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: LM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 344
Page Number: 214, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsHear, gracious God! a sinner's cry,
For I have nowhere else to fly;
My hope, my only hope's in thee;
O God, be merciful to me!
To thee I come, a sinner poor,
And wait for mercy at thy door;
Indeed, I've nowhere else to flee;
O God, be merciful to me!
To thee I come, a sinner weak,
And scarce know how to pray or speak;
From fear and weakness set me free;
O God be merciful to me!
To thee I come, a sinner vile;
Upon me, Lord, vouchsafe to smile!
Mercy alone I make my plea;
O God, be merciful to me!
To thee I come, a sinner great,
And well thou knowest all my state;
Yet full forgiveness is with thee;
O God, be merciful to me!
To thee I come, a sinner lost,
Nor have I aught wherein to trust;
But where thou art, Lord, I would be,
O God, be merciful to me!