521. Depth of Mercy

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 hearken to His calls,
Grieved Him by a thousand falls.

3 Now incline me to repent;
Let me now my sins lament;
Now my foul revolt deplore,
Weep, believe, and sin no more.

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

Text Information
First Line: Depth of mercy!—can there be
Title: Depth of Mercy
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) (1740)
Meter: 7.7.7.7.
Publication Date: 1985
Scripture:
Topic: Christan Life: Faith and Trust
Tune Information
Name: ALETTA
Composer: William B. Bradbury (1816-1868) (1857)
Meter: 7.7.7.7.
Incipit: 35122 21233 51222
Key: e minor or modal



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