The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11238

11238. 'Tis All Too Late

1 "’Tis all too late," the sinner cries,
Deluded by his sin,
Nor yet believes His Savior died
A sinful world to win.

2 Lord! turn us to Thy cross, that so
This dark delusion break;
Thy Spirit work in us to know
Salvation for Thy sake.

3 There is no mystery in faith,
To know, obey, and love,
The word that marks our earthly path,
And tells of Heaven above.

4 The mystery’s in sin, whereby
We hide us from Thy face:
And full of self and woe, deny
The richness of Thy grace.

5 Have mercy, Lord, that we unlearn
This treacherous mystery,
And deeply own the cross, discern
The hope that rests in Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: "’Tis all too late," the sinner cries
• Title: 'Tis All Too Late
• Author: William W. Hull
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: A Collection of Prayers for Household Use (Oxford: J. Parker, 1828) alt.
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tunes: EVAN by William H. Havergal; MARTYRDOM by Hugh Wilson

Tune Information

• Name: GRÄFENBERG
• Composer: Johann Crüger (1647)
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Public Domain