Songs of Free Grace ‎#96

96. Depth of Mercy

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

Chorus:
God is love, I do believe;
He is waiting to forgive,
He is waiting, waiting to forgive.
God is love, I do believe;
He is waiting to forgive,
He is waiting, waiting to forgive.

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. [Chorus]

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

Text Information

• First Line: Depth of mercy, can there be
• Title: Depth of Mercy
• Author: Rev. Chas. Wesley
• Refrain First Line: God is love, I do believe
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Scripture:
  Psalm 51:17
• Notes: Now Public Domain. "A broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise."—Ps. 51: 17.

Tune Information

• Name: [Depth of mercy, can there be]
• Composer: J. Stevenson
• Incipit: 15565 51556
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.