Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#236a

236a. Alas my God! my sins are great

1 Alas my God! my sins are great,
My conscience doth upbraid me;
And now I find that in my strait
No man hath power to aid me.

2 And though I flee, in my despair,
In some low spot to hide me,
My griefs would still be with me there,
Thy hand still hold and guide me.

3 Nay, Thee I seek!—I merit naught,
Yet pity and restore me;
Be not Thy wrath, just God, my lot,
Thy Son hath suffered for me.

4 O curb my heart, forgive my guilt,
Make Thou my patience firmer,
For they must miss the good Thou wilt,
Who at Thy chasting murmur.

5 Then deal with me as seems Thee best,
Thy grace will help me bear it,
If but at last I see Thy rest,
And with my Savior share it.

Text Information

• First Line: Alas my God! my sins are great
• Author: Martin Rutilius (1613)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1863)
• Meter: No. 57
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Catechism: Repentance
• Notes: Now Public Domain. From the German text: Ach Gott und Herr

Tune Information

• Name: MORLEY
• Composer: Thomas Morley, 1845-1891
• Adapter: John H. Spielman (1881)
• Meter: No. 57
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Public Domain.