The Glad Refrain for the Sunday School ‎#131

131. Nothing but a Broken Reed

1 Dear Lord, Thy precious blood was shed for me;
I love the story to repeat;
And now my sinful heart I bring to Thee;
And lay it weeping at Thy feet.

Refrain:
I know I’m nothing but a broken reed,
That leans, and only leans on Thee;
Yet Thou wilt hear me if Thy name I plead,
There’s mercy at the cross for me.

2 I would be Thine, I give my wand’ring o’er,
O may I never leave Thy side;
I would be Thine, dear Lord, and nothing more;
Behind the cross, O let me hide. [Refrain]

3 Now seal Thy blessed name upon my heart,
Thy holy temple may it be;
Renew and sanctify its every part,
And let Thy will be done in me. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Dear Lord, Thy precious blood was shed for me
• Title: Nothing but a Broken Reed
• Author: Ella Dale
• Refrain First Line: I know I'm nothing but a broken reed
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Repentance

Tune Information

• Name: [Dear Lord, Thy precious blood was shed for me]
• Composer: W. H. Doane