Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#180

180. Depth of Mercy

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 Now incline me to repent;
Let me now my sins lament;
Now my foul revolt deplore,
Weep, believe, and sin no more.

4 There for me the Saviour stands,
Holding forth His wounded hands;
God is love! I know, I feel,
Jesus weeps and loves me still.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Depth of mercy! can there be
• Title: Depth of Mercy
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: Contrition; Repentance; The Gospel: Need of Salvation
• Notes: Alternate tune: ALETTA, No. 156

Tune Information

• Name: SEYMOUR
• Composer: Carl M. von Weber, 1786-1826
• Key: F Major