Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior

Here is another hymn saturated with gospel truth.  Even those who have walked with Christ for many years need to be reminded often that it is all God's grace, from start to finish.  Our sanctification, growth in Christ, and increasing holiness is not something we drum up, but it is looking to Christ and our union with Christ that progressively enables us to obey.  May we look to the Author and Finisher of our faith and delight in Him daily!



Pass me not, O gentle Savior,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.
 
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Savior, Savior,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
 
Do not pass me by.
Let me at Thy throne of mercy
Find a sweet relief,
Kneeling there in deep contrition;
Help my unbelief.
 
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Trusting only in Thy merit,
Would I seek Thy face;
Heal my wounded, broken spirit,
Save me by Thy grace.
 
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Thou the Spring of all my comfort,
More than life to me,
Whom have I on earth beside Thee?
Whom in heav'n but Thee?
 
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Words - Fanny J. Crosby, 1868