The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#141

141. O the Bitter Shame and Sorrow

1 O the bitter shame and sorrow,
That a time could ever be
When I let the Saviour’s pity
Plead in vain, and proudly answered:
All of self, and none of Thee!

2 Yet He found me; I beheld Him
Bleeding on the accursed tree,
Heard Him pray, Forgive them, Father!
And my wistful heart said faintly,
Some of self, and some of Thee!

3 Day by day His tender mercy,
Healing, helping, full and free,
Sweet and strong, and, ah! so patient,
Brought me lower, while I whispered:
Less of self, and more of Thee!

4 Higher than the highest heaven,
Deeper than the deepest sea,
Lord, Thy love at last hath conquered;
Grant me now my supplication,–
None of self and all of Thee!

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: O the bitter shame and sorrow
• Title: O the Bitter Shame and Sorrow
• Author: Theodore Monod
• Meter: 8 7 8 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Christ's Passion

Tune Information

• Name: TETWORTH
• Composer: George M. Garrett
• Meter: 8 7 8 8 7
• Key: g minor