Lord, from the heart, and depth of woe

Verse 1

Lord from the heart, and depth of woe, My cry, to thee, I send.

Verse 2

Hear, Lord, my voice, and to my prayer, O let thine ear attend.

Verse 3

Should'st thou, O Lord, observe our crimes, Who could the trial bear ?

Verse 4

But there forgiveness is with thee, That thou may'st be our fear.

Verse 5

My soul doth for Jehovah wait; And I hope in his word.

Verse 6

No watchmen long for dawning light, As my soul for the Lord.

Verse 7

Let Israel trust in God, the source Of all redeeming grace;

Verse 8

Who will complete redemption grant, And all their sins efface.