Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#299

299. O Thou, whose tender mercy hears

1 O Thou whose tender mercy hears
Contrition's humble sigh;
Whose hand, indulgent, wipes the tears
From sorrow's weeping eye!

2 See, low before Thy throne of grace,
A wretched wanderer mourn:
Hast Thou not bid me seek Thy face?
Hast Thou not said, "Return"?

3 Absent from Thee, my Guide, my Light,
Without one cheering ray,
Through dangers, fears, and gloomy night,
How desolate my way!

4 Oh, shine on this benighted heart,
With beams of mercy shine;
And let Thy healing voice impart
A taste of joys divine.

Text Information

• First Line: O Thou, whose tender mercy hears
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Contrition; Conviction; Forgiveness: Of Sin; Pardon; Repentance
• Notes: Author from index: Steele

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