African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#278

278. My God, to Thee I Cry

1 My God, my God, to thee I cry,
Thee only would I know;
Thy purifying blood apply,
And wash me white as snow.

2 Touch me and make me clean,
Purge my iniquity;
Unless Thou washed my soul from sin,
I have no part in Thee.

3 But art Thou not already mine?
Answer, if mine Thou art!
Whisper within, Thou Love Divine,
And cheer our drooping heart.

4 Behold, for me the Victim bleeds,
His wounds are open wide;
For me the blood of sprinkling pleads,
And speaks me justified.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: My God, my God, to Thee I cry
• Title: My God, to Thee I Cry
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 57
• Topic: The Christian Life: Repentance and Forgiveness; Surrender
• Notes: Alternate tune: MARTYRDOM

Tune Information

• Name: AZMON
• Composer: Carl G. Gläser, 1784-1829
• Arranger: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major or modal