Author: Frederick W. Faber Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #11678 Meter: 8.8.8.8.6.8.6 Refrain First Line: Oh hearken when we cry Lyrics: 1 Now are the days of humblest prayer,
When consciences to God lie bare,
And mercy most delights to spare.
Refrain:
Oh hearken when we cry,
Chastise us with Thy fear;
Yet, Father! in the multitude
Of Thy compassions, hear!
2 Now is the season, wisely long,
Of sadder thought and graver song,
When ailing souls grow well and strong. [Refrain]
3 The feast of penance! Oh so bright,
With true conversion’s heav’nly light,
Like sunrise after stormy night! [Refrain]
4 Oh happy time of blessèd tears,
Of surer hopes, of chastening fears,
Undoing all our evil years. [Refrain]
5 We, who have loved the world, must learn,
Upon that world our backs to turn,
And with the love God to burn. [Refrain]
6 Vile creatures of such little worth!
Than we, there can be none on earth
More fallen from their Christian birth. [Refrain]
7 Full long in sin’s dark ways we went,
Yet now our steps are heav’nward bent,
And grace is plentiful in Lent. [Refrain]
8 All glory to redeeming grace,
Disdaining not our evil case,
But showing us our Savior’s face! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: ISAIAH
Now Are The Days Of Humblest Prayer