Trinity Hymnal ‎#407

407. 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, like the publican I stand
• Author: Thomas Raffles
• Meter: c. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Luke 18:13
• Topic: Christian Life: Repentance; Faith: Justification by; God: Mercy of; Heart: Contrite

Tune Information

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