The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#457

457. Depth of mercy! can there be

1 Depth of mercy! can there be
Mercy still reserved for me?
Can my God his wrath forbear?
Me, the chief of sinners, spare?

2 I have long withstood his grace,
Long provoked him to his face,
Would not hearken to his calls,
Grieved him by a thousand falls.

3 Now incline me to repent;
Let me now my sins lament;
Now my foul revolt deplore,
Weep, believe, and sin no more.

4 There for me the Saviour stands,
Shows his wounds and spreads his hands;
God is love! I know, I feel;
Jesus weeps, and loves me still.

Text Information

• First Line: Depth of mercy! can there be
• Author: Charles Wesley
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Sinner: Repentance and Acceptance

Tune Information

• Name: ALLETTA
• Composer: William B. Bradbury
• Meter: 7s
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #720, 767, or 563.