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448. O for that tenderness of heart

1 O for that tenderness of heart
That bows before the Lord;
That owns how just and good thou art,
And trembles at thy word!

2 O for those humble, contrite tears
Which from repentance flow;
That sense of guilt which, trembling, fears
The long-suspended blow!

3 O, fill my soul with faith and love,
And strength to do thy will;
Raise my desires and hopes above,
Thyself to me reveal.

Text Information
First Line: O for that tenderness of heart
Author: Charles Wesley
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: The Sinner: Repentance and Acceptance
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: DENTON
Composer: E. Hamilton
Meter: C. M.
Key: A♭ Major
Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: #179, 201, or 395.



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