African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#308

308. A Broken Heart, My God, My King

1 A broken heart, my God, my King,
To Thee a sacrifice I bring;
The God of grace will ne'er despise
A broken heart for sacrifice.

2 My soul lies humbled in the dust,
And owns Thy dreadful sentence just;
Look down, O Lord, with pitying eye,
And save the soul condemned to die.

3 Then will I teach the world Thy ways;
Sinners shall learn Thy sovereign grace;
I'll lead them to my Savior's blood,
And they shall praise a pardoning God.

4 O may Thy love inspire my tongue!
Salvation shall be all my song;
And all my powers shall join to bless
The Lord, my strength and righteousness.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: A broken heart, my God, my King
• Title: A Broken Heart, My God, My King
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 1:18
  ;
  Matthew 24:14
• Topic: The Christian Life: Prayer and Intercession; Confession; Forgiveness; Salvation

Tune Information

• Name: GERMANY
• Meter: LM
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: William Gardiner's Sacred Melodies, 1815