Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#417

417. Lord, Like the Publican I Stand

1 Lord, like the publican I stand,
And lift my heart to Thee;
Thy pardoning 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,
But 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: 1934
• Topic: Atonement; Confession of Sin; Conversion; Cross of Christ; Faith; Forgiveness of Sin; Mercy of God; Preparatory Service; Redemption; Sorrow for Sin

Tune Information

• Name: AVONDALE
• Composer: Charles H. Gabriel, 1856-1932
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E Major