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Text:Depths of Mercy
Author:C. Wesley
Tune:ALETTA
Composer:Wm. B. Bradbury

154. Depths 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,
Griev'd him by a thousand falls.

3 There for me the Saviour stands,
Shows his wounds and spreads his hands;
God is love! I know, I feel;
Jesus weeps, and loves me still.

Text Information
First Line: Depth of mercy! can there be
Title: Depths of Mercy
Author: C. Wesley
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: ALETTA
Composer: Wm. B. Bradbury
Meter: 7s
Key: F Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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