Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#314

314. O the bitter shame and sorrow

1 O the bitter shame and sorrow,
That a time could ever be,
When I let the Saviour's pity
Plead in vain, and proudly answered,
"All of self, and none of Thee!"

2 Yet He found me! I beheld Him
Bleeding on the accursed tree,
Heard Him pray, "Forgive them, Father!"
And my wistful heart said faintly,
"Some of self, and some of Thee!"

3 Day by day His tender mercy
Healing, helping, full and free,
Sweet and strong, and ah! so patient
Brought me lower, while I whispered,
"Less of self, and more of Thee!"

4 Higher than the highest heavens,
Deeper than the deepest sea,
Lord, Thy love at last has conquered,
Grant me now my supplication,
"None of self, and all of Thee!"

Text Information

• First Line: O the bitter shame and sorrow
• Author: Theodore Monod, 1836-
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church and the Kingdom of God: Evangelism

Tune Information

• Name: ST. JUDE
• Composer: Dr. Charles Vincent, 1852-
• Meter: 8.7.8.8.7
• Key: B♭ Major