Christian Hymns ‎#112

112. When sorrow and remorse

1 When sorrow and remorse
Prey at my heart, to Thee
I look, who on the holy cross
Was sacrificed for me.

2 Thy passion, Lord, inspires
My spirit day by day,
That I from all low, dark desires
Have strength to flee away.

3 Whate'er the burden be,
The cross upon me laid,
Or want or shame, I look to Thee:
Be Thou, O Christ, my aid.

4 And let Thy sorrows cheer
My soul when I depart:
Give strength to cast away all fear,
Console, sustain my heart.

5 Since Thou hast died for me,
Help me to trust Thy grace,
That Thou wilt take me up to Thee,
Where I shall see Thy face.

Text Information

• First Line: When sorrow and remorse
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Cross and Comfort; Strength, prayed for
• Notes: J. Gesenius, 1640. Tr. Winkworth; Norwegian title: Naar mig min Synd vil krænke

Tune Information

• Name: ST. BRIDE
• Composer: Dr. S. Howard, d. 1782
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: g minor