International Song Service ‎#235

235. 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 harken to His calls;
Grieved Him by a thousand falls.

3 Kindled His relentings are;
Me He now delights to spare;
Cries, "How shall I give thee up?"
Lets the lifted thunder drop.

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

Text Information

• First Line: Depth of mercy, can there be
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895

Tune Information

• Name: DEPTH OF MERCY
• Composer: Ignace Pleyel (1757-1831) 1800
• Meter: 7s
• Key: A Major