African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#263

263. Hark! My Soul, It Is the Lord

1 Hark! my soul, it is the Lord.
'Tis thy Savior; hear His word;
Jesus speaks, and speaks to thee!
"Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou Me?"

2 "I delivered thee when bound,
And, when bleeding, healed thy wound,
Sought thee wandering, set thee right,
Turned thy darkness into light.

3 "Can a woman's tender care
Cease towards the child she bare?
Yes, she may forgetful be!
Yet will I remember thee.

4 "Mine is an unchanging love,
Higher than the heights above,
Deeper than the depths beneath.
Free and faithful, strong as death.

5 "Thou shalt see My glory soon,
When the work of grace is done;
Partner of My throne shalt be;
Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou Me?"

6 Lord, it is my chief, complaint
That my love is weak and faint,
Yet I love Thee and adore;
O for grace to love Thee more!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Hark! my soul, it is the Lord
• Title: Hark! My Soul, It Is the Lord
• Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800
• Meter: 77.77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  John 21:15-17
• Topic: The Christian Life: Repentance and Forgiveness; Faith; Invitation; Love; Surrender
• Notes: Alternate tune: PLEYEL'S HYMN

Tune Information

• Name: ST. BEES
• Composer: John B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: 77.77
• Key: A♭ Major