Author: Rev. Theo. Monod Hymnal: The Bright Array #188 (1889) Scripture: Matthew 17:8 First Line: O the bitter shame and sorrow Lyrics: 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,
All of self, and none of Thee.”
2 Yet He found me; I beheld Him
Bleeding on the cursed tree,
Heard Him pray, “Forgive them, Father;”
And my wistful heart said faintly—
“Some of self, and some of Thee,
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,
Less of self, and more of Thee.”
4 Higher than the highest heavens,
Deeper than the deepest sea,
Lord, Thy love at last hath conquered;
Grant me now my spirit’s longing,—
“None of self, and all of Thee,
None of self, and all of Thee.” Tune Title: [O the bitter shame and sorrow]
O the Bitter Shame and Sorrow