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240. Lord, from the depths to Thee I cried

1 Lord, from the depths to Thee I cried:
My voice, Lord, do Thou hear:
Unto my supplication's voice
Give an attentive ear.

2 Lord, who shall stand, if Thou, O Lord,
Shouldst mark iniquity?
But yet with Thee forgiveness is,
That feared Thou mayest be.

3 I wait for God, my soul doth wait;
My hope is in His word.
More than they that for morning watch,
My soul waits for the Lord;

4 I say, more than they that do watch
The morning light to see.
Let Israel hope in the Lord,
For with Him mercies be.

5 Redemption also plenteous
Is ever found with Him:
And from all his iniquities
He Israel shall redeem.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, from the depths to Thee I cried
Meter: C. M.
Publication Date: 1950
Scripture:
Topic: The Life in Christ: Penitence and Confession; Confession; Penitence and Confession
Source: "Scottish Psalter," 1650
Tune Information
Name: SONG 67 (ST. MATTHIAS)
Composer: Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)
Meter: C. M.
Key: D Major



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