Psalmodia Germanica ‎#97

97. Out of the Deeps of dark Distress

I. Out of the Deeps of dark Distress,
The Deeps of Desperation,
I cry to Thee, my God, for Grace,
For Love and for Salvation.
Father Almighty, should thine Eye
Be strict to mark Iniquity,
Oh! who could stand before Thee.

II. But (Praise eternal to thy Name)
Thou hast a Throne erected,
A Glorious Throne of Grace, where Man
Was never yet rejected.
For Mercy is with Thee, our God;
Thy Son has sealed with his Blood
Our Pardon and Salvation.

III. In Thee alone I put my Trust,
Disclaiming all Self-Merit.
O, Mighty, Merciful and Just,
Thee I adore in Spirit.
To thy blest Word full Trust I give:
'Tis my Support while yet I live;
And will support me dying.

IV. With more Impatience far than Those
That languish for the Morning,
I languish till Thou shalt disclose
Thy Love to me returning.
Ye Sons of ISRAEL, wait the Day;
Wait till th' Almighty shall display
His Mercy and his Blessing.

V. On's Mercy-Seat he issues out,
For Sins, on Sins, Remission:
There All's forgiven and forgot;
For CHRIST makes Intercession.
He turns our Feet from sinful Ways.
Oh, endless is his Love and Praise.
By Him is ISRAEL saved.

Text Information

• First Line: Out of the Deeps of dark Distress
• German Title: Aus tieffer Noth schrey ich zu dir
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1756
• Scripture:
  Psalm 130
• Topic: Repentance
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Out of the Deeps of dark Distress]
• Key: B♭ Major