Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#391

391. Out of the depths I cry to Thee

1 Our of the depths I cry to Thee,
Lord God, O hear my wailing!
Thy gracious ear incline to me,
And make my prayer availing!
On my misdeeds in mercy look,
O deign to blot them from Thy book,
Or who can stand before Thee?

2 Thou canst be merciful while just,--
This is my hope's foundation;
On Thy redeeming grace I trust,--
Grant me, then, Thy salvation.
Shielded by Thee, I stand secure;
Thy word is firm, Thy promise sure,
And I rely upon Thee.

3 Like those who watch for midnight's hour
To hail the dawning morrow,
I wait for Thee, I trust Thy power,
Unmoved by doubt or sorrow.
So thus let Israel hope in Thee,
And he shall find Thy mercy free,
And Thy redemption plenteous.

4 Where'er the greatest sins abound,
By grace they are exceeded;
Thy helping hand is always found
With aid, where aid is needed:
Thy hand, the only hand to save,
Will rescue Israel from the grace,
And pardon his transgression.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Out of the depths I cry to Thee
• Author: Martin Luther (1524)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Self Abasement; Confession of Sin; Contrition; Grace: Fulness of; Grace: Magnified; Penitence; Repentance; Salvation: By Grace

Tune Information

• Name: LUTHER'S HYMN
• Meter: 8s, 7s, 8, 8, 7
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: "Strassburger Kirchenampt," 1524 or 1525