672. "My repentings are kindled"

1 Depth of mercy!--can there be
Mercy still reserved for me?
Can my God his wrath forbear?
Me, the chief of sinners, spare?

2 I have long withstood his grace;
Long provoked him to his face:
Would not hearken to his calls;
Grieved him by a thousand falls.

3 Kindled his relentings are;
Me he now delights to spare:
Cries, How shall I give thee up?--
Lets the lifted thunder drop.

4 There for me the Saviour stands;
Shows his wounds and spreads his hands!
God is love! I know, I feel:
Jesus weeps, and loves me still.

Text Information
First Line: Depth of mercy!--can there be
Title: "My repentings are kindled"
Language: English
Publication Date: 1884
Topic: Backsliding; Christians: Conflicts; Conflict With Sin (4 more...)
Notes: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: SEYMOUR
Meter: 7s
Key: F Major or modal



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