Kneeling at the Door

I am kneeling, Lord, at mercy's gate

Author: Lydia Baxter
Tune: [I'm kneeling, Lord, at mercy's gate] (Perkins)
Published in 20 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 I'm kneeling, Lord, at mercy's gate,
With trembling hope and fear;
I've waited long, and still I wait
Thy gracious word to hear.
Thy precious word has bid me seek
The joys thou hast in store;
O Lord, in mercy speak to me,
I'm kneeling at the door,
I'm kneeling at the door;
Kneeling at the door;
O Lord, in mercy speak to me,
I'm kneeling at the door.

2 None ever empty turned away,
Who truly sought thy face:
And I, my Saviour, come today,
To seek thy pardoning grace.
Thy precious blood is all my plea:
This can my soul restore;
O, Lord, in mercy speak to me,
I'm kneeling at the door,
I'm kneeling at the door:
Kneeling at the door;
O Lord, in mercy speak to me,
I'm kneeling at the door.


Source: Laudes Domini: a selection of spiritual songs, ancient and modern for use in the prayer-meeting #283

Author: Lydia Baxter

Baxter, Lydia, an American Baptist, was b. at Petersburg, N. York, Sep. 2, 1800, married to Mr. Baxter, and d. in N. Y. June 22, 1874. In addition to her Gems by the Wayside, 1855, Mrs. Baxter contributed many hymns to collections for Sunday Schools, and Evangelistic Services. Of these, the following are the best known:— 1. Cast thy net again, my brother. Patient toil. Given in the Royal Diadem, N. Y., 1873. 2. Go, work in my vineyard. Duty. Also given in the Royal Diadem, 1873, and Mr. Sankey's S. & Solos, No. 4. 3. I'm kneeling, Lord, at mercy's gate. Lent. In Coronation Hymns, &c, N. Y., 1879. 4. I'm weary, I'm fainting, my day's work is done. Longing for rest. Royal Diadem. 1873. 5. In the fadeless s… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: I am kneeling, Lord, at mercy's gate
Title: Kneeling at the Door
Author: Lydia Baxter
Language: English
Refrain First Line: I'm kneeling at the door
Copyright: Public Domain

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Coronation Hymns and Songs #21

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The Gospel of Joy #88

Bright Gems #d48

Calvary Songs for Sunday School & Families. Words ed. #d59

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Crown of Gold #129

Hallowed Songs #d145

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Laudes Domini #283

Our Treasury of Song, for Use in the Emmanuel Baptist Church #d89

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Sabbath Carols #70

Sabbath Carols #d37

Songs of Salvation. Work songs #d66

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Calvary Songs #78

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Gospel Melodies #26

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Hallowed Songs #111

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Laudes Domini #233

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Select Gems #52

Songs of Zion #180

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Songs Tried and Proved #120

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The Epworth Hymnal No. 2 #125

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The Jewel #12

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