Laudes Domini ‎#215

215. "All-Forgiving!"

1 Life of the world! I hail thee;
Hail, Jesus, Saviour dear!
I to thy cross could yield me,
Might I to thee be near.
Thyself, in all thy fullness,
My Lord, to me impart:
To thee I come as with me,
Yea, find thee in my heart.

2 Look on me, All-Forgiving!
Low at thy feet I bow:
Oh, all-divine thou seemest,
As I behold thee now!
I clasp with tender passion,
Thy feet, so pierced for us,
The cruel wombs deep graven,
O'erwhelmed to see thee thus!

3 While here with thee I linger,
Take me, dear Saviour mine!
Oh, draw me to thee closer,
And make me wholly thine;
Say, "Be thou saved, O sinner!"
And gladly at thy call,
On thy sure word relying,
To thee I give my all.

Text Information

• First Line: Life of the world! I hail thee
• Title: "All-Forgiving!"
• Translator: Ray Palmer
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Topic: Christ: Agony of; Christ: Crucifixion of; Christ: Sufferings of

Tune Information

• Name: GERHARDT
• Composer: J. P. Holbrook
• Meter: 7s, 6s. D
• Key: G Major or modal