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Hymnal Number
272Resource Type:
Keys included:
G
About this Hymn
Fanny Crosby's plaintive and compelling hymn has been sung by everyone from Bob Dylan to rapper MC Hammer. It is reminiscent of the story of the blind man at the side of the road (Luke 10:46–52; Crosby herself was blind), but Crosby senses the deep heart cry of the outcast and hears their objections to faith. The idea for the hymn was given to her by her frequent collaborator William H. Doane and was one of the first songs they wrote together.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Pass me not, O gentle Savior, hear my humble cry; while on others thou art calling, do not pass me by.
Chorus
Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry, while on others thou art calling, do not pass me by.
Verse 2
Let me at a throne of mercy find a sweet relief; kneeling there in deep contrition, help my unbelief.
Verse 3
Trusting only in thy merit, would I seek thy face; heal my wounded, broken spirit, save me by thy grace.
Verse 4
Thou the spring of all my comfort, more than life to me, whom have I on earth beside thee? Whom in heav'n but thee?
Pass me not, O gentle Savior, hear my humble cry; while on others thou art calling, do not pass me by.
Chorus
Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry, while on others thou art calling, do not pass me by.
Verse 2
Let me at a throne of mercy find a sweet relief; kneeling there in deep contrition, help my unbelief.
Verse 3
Trusting only in thy merit, would I seek thy face; heal my wounded, broken spirit, save me by thy grace.
Verse 4
Thou the spring of all my comfort, more than life to me, whom have I on earth beside thee? Whom in heav'n but thee?
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Fanny Crosby, 1868
Music: William H. Doane, 1868
Music: William H. Doane, 1868