Out of the deeps of dark distress, The deeps of dark despairing

Verse 1

Out of the Deeps of dark Distress, The Deeps of Desperation, I cry to Thee, my God, for Grace, For Love and for Salvation. Father Almighty, should thine Eye Be strict to mark Iniquity, Oh! who could stand before Thee.

Verse 2

But (Praise eternal to thy Name) Thou hast a Throne erected, A Glorious Throne of Grace, where Man Was never yet rejected. For Mercy is with Thee, our God; Thy Son has sealed with his Blood Our Pardon and Salvation.

Verse 3

In Thee alone I put my Trust, Disclaiming all Self-Merit. O, Mighty, Merciful and Just, Thee I adore in Spirit. To thy blest Word full Trust I give: 'Tis my Support while yet I live; And will support me dying.

Verse 4

With more Impatience far than Those That languish for the Morning, I languish till Thou shalt disclose Thy Love to me returning. Ye Sons of ISRAEL, wait the Day; Wait till th' Almighty shall display His Mercy and his Blessing.

Verse 5

On's Mercy-Seat he issues out, For Sins, on Sins, Remission: There All's forgiven and forgot; For CHRIST makes Intercession. He turns our Feet from sinful Ways. Oh, endless is his Love and Praise. By Him is ISRAEL saved.