The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#268

268. Lord, I hear of showers of blessing

1 Lord, I hear of showers of blessing,
Thou art scattering full and free!
Showers the thirsty land refreshing;
Let some drops descend on me--
Even me.

2 Pass me not, O gracious Father!
Sinful though my heart may be;
Thou might’st leave me, but the rather
Let Thy mercy light on me--
Even me.

3 Pass me not, O tender Savior,
Let me love and cling to Thee;
I am longing for Thy favor;
When Tho comest, call for me--
Even me.

4 Pass me not, O mighty Spirit!
Thou canst make the blind to see;
Witnesser of Jesus' merit,
Speak the word of power to me--
Even me.

5 Have I long in sin been sleeping?
Long been slighting, grieving Thee?
Has the world my heart been keeping?
O forgive and rescue me--
Even me.

6 Love of God, so pure and changeless;
Blood of Christ, so rich and free;
Grace of God, so strong, and boundless,
Magnify them all in me--
Even me.

7 Pass me not, but pardon bringing,
Bind my heart, O Lord, to Thee!
Whilst the streams of life are springing,
Blessing others, O bless me--
Even me.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, I hear of showers of blessing
• Author: Elizabeth Codner (1860)
• Refrain First Line: Even me, even me
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 3.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Quinquagesima; The Church Year: First Sunday in Lent; Grace

Tune Information

• Name: [Lord, I hear of showers of blessing]
• Composer: J.B. Dykes, 1823—76
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 3.
• Key: D Major