The New Christian Hymnal ‎#209

209. Lord, Like the Publican I Stand

1. Lord, like the publican I stand,
And lift my heart to Thee;
Thy pard'ning grace, O God, command;
Be merciful to me.

2. I smite upon my anxious breast,
O'erwhelmed with agony!
O save my soul by sin oppressed;
Be merciful to me.

3. My guilt, my shame, I all confess,
I have no hope nor plea
But Jesus' blood and righteousness,
Be merciful to me.

4. Here at Thy cross I still would wait,
Nor from its shelter flee,
Till Thou, O God, in mercy great,
Art merciful to me.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, like the publican I stand
• Title: Lord, Like the Publican I Stand
• Author: T. Raffles (1831)
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: The Christian Life: Repentance

Tune Information

• Name: AVONDALE
• Composer: Charles H. Gabriel
• Meter: C M
• Key: E Major
• Copyright: Copyright 1901 by United Presbyterian Board of Publication
• Notes: Now Public Domain