African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#509

509. He Brought Me Out

1 My heart was distressed ’neath Jehovah’s dread frown,
And low in the pit where my sins dragged me down;
I cried to the Lord from the deep miry clay,
Who tenderly brought me out to golden day.

Refrain:
He brought me out of the miry clay,
He set my feet on the Rock to stay;
He puts a song in my soul today,
And now I can sing, hallelujah!

2 He placed me upon the strong Rock by His side,
My steps were established and here I’ll abide;
No danger of falling while here I remain,
But stand by His grace until the crown I gain. [Refrain]

3 He gave me a song, ’twas a new song of praise;
By day and by night its sweet notes I will raise;
My heart’s overflowing, I’m happy and free,
I’ll praise my Redeemer, who has rescued me. [Refrain]

4 I’ll sing of His wonderful mercy to me,
I’ll praise Him till all men His goodness shall see;
I’ll sing of salvation at home and abroad,
Till many shall hear the truth and trust in God. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: My heart was distressed 'neath Jehovah's dread frown
• Title: He Brought Me Out
• Author (refrain): Henry J. Zelley, 1859-1942
• Author: Henry L. Gilmour, 1836-1920 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: He brought me out of the miry clay
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Psalm 40:2
• Topic: Jesus Christ: His Love and Mercy; Testimony, Witness and Evangelism

Tune Information

• Name: [My heart was distressed 'neath Jehovah's dread frown]
• Composer: Henry L. Gilmour, 1836-1920
• Key: D♭ Major