The Morning Star ‎#114

114. "Pass Me Not"

1 "Pass me not, oh, gentle Savior,"
While the days are gliding by;
When the shades of evening gather,
And the night of death is nigh.
Dimm'd for me is earthly beauty,
Yet my spirit's eye would fain
Rest upon Thy lovely features,
Shall I seek Thee, Lord, in vain?
"Pass me not, oh, gentle Savior,"
Speak again my heart to cheer;
Place Thy loving arms around me,
I am safe when Thou art near.

2 "Pass me not, oh, gentle Savior,"
Listen to my humble prayer;
I would know of Thy salvation,
Let me feel Thy presence near.
Open now the flowing fountain,
Cleanse my guilty soul within,
Tarry with me, blessed Savior,
Wash me wholly from my sin.
"Pass me not, oh, gentle Savior,"
Speak again my heart to cheer;
Place Thy loving arms around me,
I am safe when Thou art near.

3 "Pass me not, oh, gentle Savior,"
Speak again my heart to cheer;
Place Thy loving arms around me,
I am safe when Thou art near.
Jesus lead me thro' the darkness,
While I sleep still watch by me,
Till the morning then awake me,
Dearest Lord, to dwell to Thee.
"Pass me not, oh, gentle Savior,"
Speak again my heart to cheer;
Place Thy loving arms around me,
I am safe when Thou art near.

Text Information

• First Line: "Pass me not, oh, gentle Savior"
• Title: "Pass Me Not"
• Author: Anon.
• Publication Date: 1877

Tune Information

• Name: ["Pass me not, oh, gentle Savior"]
• Composer: R. S. Crandall
• Key: F Major or modal