“Out of the depths have I cried unto Thee, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice: let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.”
Psalm 130:1.2 (88.88.88. Surrey or Pater Omnium)
O soul of mine, what do I find,
This sudden sorrow and despair?
What shades of sadness so unkind,
To mar my joy and fill with care?
Surely Thy grace sufficient is,
Embrace my soul with heaven’s kiss.
O heart of mine, call out for aid
From dismal depths and shadows deep:
Thy love extends and cannot fade,
Ever the same, with power to keep.
Surely I know from days of yore,
Thine ear is turned as I implore.
O Saviour mine, for evermore
Source of all comfort to my soul;
There is no limit to Thy store,
I’ll prove Thy name whate’er befall.
God of all might and power, uphold
My fainting spirit, make me bold.
O joy of mine, with gaze from Thee,
Now fills my life in every sphere;
Twin gifts of faith and love to be
For ever joined in union here.
Beautiful grace thou dost endow,
Heart, soul and will before Thee bow.
