Our of the depths of doubt and fear

Verse 1

Out of the depths of doubt and fear, Depths of despair and grief, I cry; my voice, O Jesus, hear, And come to my relief!

Verse 2

Thy gracious ears, O Savior, bow To my distressful cries, For who shall stand, O LORD, if Thou Should'st mark iniquities?

Verse 3

But why do I my soul distress? Forgiveness is with Thee: With Thee there is abundant grace, What Thou may'st feared be.

Verse 4

Then for the LORD my soul shall wait, And in His word I'll hope; Continue knocking at His gate, Till He the door shall open.

Verse 5

Not weary guards who watch for morn, And stand with longing eyes, Feel such desires to see the dawn, The joyful dawn arise!

Verse 6

They never feel such warm desires As those which in me move, As those wherewith my soul aspires To see the God of love!

Verse 7

O God of mercy! Let me not Then hope for Thee in vain; Nor let me ever be forgot, And in despair remain.